Description
A rich and creamy vegetable soup that is perfect for warming up on a chilly day, packed with fresh vegetables and sharp cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- Butter
- yellow onion
- garlic
- carrots
- russet potatoes
- broccoli
- vegetable broth
- sharp cheddar cheese
- milk
- flour
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and minced garlic, sautéing until they are translucent and fragrant.
- Add the diced carrots and russet potatoes to the pot, and stir to combine. Cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in the finely diced broccoli and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and milk until smooth, then gradually add this mixture to the soup while stirring constantly.
- Add the freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese to the soup, stirring until it completely melts and the soup is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy your creamy vegetable soup!
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh vegetables and whole milk. Freshly grated cheese will melt better than pre-packaged shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Creamy Vegetable Soup, vegetable soup, creamy soup, cheddar cheese soup