Description
Creamy Vegetable Soup is the ultimate comfort food, ideal for chilly nights or cozy gatherings. This wholesome recipe combines fresh broccoli, hearty potatoes, and sweet carrots into a rich, velvety blend that pleases the palate. With its creamy texture and customizable flavors, this soup is not only nutritious but also incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 10 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 lb carrots (peeled and diced)
- 2 large russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 32 oz vegetable broth
- 2 cups finely diced broccoli florets
- 8 oz yellow sharp cheddar cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in diced carrots; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add potatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil until potatoes are tender.
- In a bowl, mix milk and flour; gradually stir into the soup.
- Add broccoli; simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in grated cheese until melted; season with salt to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg