Cheesy Broccoli Potato Soup
This Cheesy Broccoli Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food—thick, creamy, and packed with tender potatoes, broccoli, and melted cheddar cheese. It's a cozy, one-pot meal that’s perfect for chilly evenings and loved by both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups potatoes peeled and diced
- 3 cups broccoli florets chopped
- 2 cups milk whole or 2%
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add flour and stir continuously for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in broth until smooth. Add potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes.
- Add broccoli and cook another 6–8 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Lower heat, stir in milk and optional cream. Slowly add shredded cheese, stirring until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with bread or crackers.
Notes
For a thicker soup, blend a portion of it using an immersion blender.
Add cooked bacon, shredded chicken, or ham for a protein boost.
Use plant-based dairy alternatives to make it vegetarian or dairy-free.