Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of a bowl of creamy vegetable soup that feels like a hug on a chilly day. This delightful recipe transforms humble ingredients—fresh carrots, hearty russet potatoes, and vibrant broccoli—into a velvety concoction that’s perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings with friends. Each spoonful is rich with flavor, thanks to the sautéed garlic and onions, combined with the creaminess of cheddar cheese and whole milk.
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 into small pieces)
- 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
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for 7–10 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in diced carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add diced potatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender (about 10–15 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together whole milk and flour until smooth. Gradually stir into the soup.
- Add the broccoli florets; simmer for another 10–15 minutes until tender.
- Stir in freshly grated cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg