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Cheddar Broccoli Potato Soup
Homemade creamy soup recipe featuring fresh broccoli and potatoes with cheese
Ingredients:
- 5 1/2 Tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 1/3 cups chopped carrots (about 3)
- 1 cup chopped celery (2 stalks)
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 small)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 1/2 cups peeled and cubed russet potatoes, cut 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch thick (2 large)
- 3 cups chopped broccoli florets (from about 2 heads)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (8 oz)
- 1/3 cup finely shredded parmesan cheese (1 oz)
- Large pot
- Medium saucepan
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt 1 1/2 Tablespoons of the butter
- Add carrots, celery and onion
- Saute 3 - 4 minutes
- Add garlic and saute 30 seconds longer
- Stir in chicken broth, potatoes and thyme and season with salt and pepper to taste
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium, cover with lid and cook 15 minutes
- Stir in broccoli and cook 5 minutes longer or until veggies are tender
- Melt remaining 4 Tbsp butter in the medium saucepan over medium heat
- Stir in flour and cook, whisking constantly for about 1 minute
- While whisking vigorously, slowly pour in milk and continue until there are no lumps
- Cook stirring constantly until mixture begins to gently boil and thicken
- Stir in heavy cream
- Remove from heat
- Once all veggies are tender, pour the veggies into the soup mixture and stir in
- Remove from heat and stir in cheddar and parmesan cheeses until melted
- Serve warm
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