Description
This creamy vegetable soup is a comforting dish packed with nutritious vegetables and a rich, velvety texture. Perfect for chilly days, it’s simple to make and bursting with flavor.
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 softened and fragrant.
- Add the peeled and diced carrots and potatoes. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Stir in the finely diced broccoli and cook for another 5 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and milk until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to the pot, stirring continuously to avoid lumps and thicken the soup.
- Once the soup has thickened, stir in the freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.
Notes
For best results, use freshly grated cheese and whole milk for the creamiest texture. You can also add spices like thyme or pepper for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg
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