Description
This Creamy Vegetable Soup is a comforting and hearty delight, combining tender potatoes, carrots, broccoli, and sharp cheddar cheese in a rich, velvety broth. Perfectly balanced flavors and a smooth texture make it ideal for a nourishing lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 10 cloves garlic, minced
Vegetables
- 1 lb carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 cups finely diced broccoli florets
Liquids & Others
- 32 oz vegetable broth
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 8 oz fresh sharp yellow cheddar cheese, grated
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter: In a dutch oven or large pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat to create a flavorful base for the soup.
- Prepare ingredients: Dice the potatoes, carrots, onion, and finely mince the garlic. Chop the broccoli florets into small pieces to ensure even cooking and texture.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook over medium-low heat for 7-10 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent, releasing their natural sweetness.
- Cook carrots: Add the diced carrots and continue cooking for 5 minutes over medium heat to begin softening them.
- Boil potatoes and broth: Add the diced potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork, about 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare milk and flour mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and all-purpose flour until smooth to create a thickening agent for the soup.
- Add milk mixture and broccoli: Slowly stir the milk and flour mixture into the pot, then add the finely diced broccoli. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes to let the broccoli cook and the soup thicken.
- Incorporate cheese: Stir in the grated cheddar cheese until fully melted, enriching the soup with creamy texture and sharp flavor. Continue cooking to your preferred thickness as potatoes start to break down and thicken the soup naturally.
- Season and serve: Salt the soup to taste before serving. Enjoy warm for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Use sharp cheddar for the best flavor that stands out in the creamy base.
- For a thicker soup, let it simmer longer until desired consistency is achieved.
- Vegetable broth can be replaced with chicken broth if not vegetarian.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as celery or peas for added variation.
- This soup is perfect for meal prep and tastes even better the next day after flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
