This soup is so divine. I love soup so much I could eat it all winter long. About every other week I prepare a big batch of soup, that I end up eating for days and I love it. This Homemade Broccoli and Potato Cheese Soup is sort of a mash up of a few recipes I’ve made over the years. This soup is flavorful, healthy, and satisfying. I use homemade chicken stock which really adds depth of flavor and nutrition to this soup.
Broccoli and Potato Cheese Soup (with nourishing chicken stock)
3 T. butter
1 medium onion diced
1 c. shredded carrots
1 1/2 c. red potatoes diced small
1 bunch fresh broccoli
1 bay leaf
1/2 t. garlic powder (I like this brand) or you can use 2 cloves fresh garlic grated
1/4 t. basil
1/2 t. salt (I like this brand)
1 c. cream
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese, or gouda, or really whatever cheese with a nice flavor that you like.
Directions:
1. Melt butter in large sauce pan/soup pot and add chopped onions and garlic cook 5 minutes.
2. Add carrots and potatoes cook another 5 minutes.
3. Add broccoli and broth and seasonings.
4. Let simmer about 20 minutes.
5. Once everything is tender, remove from heat and let cool a little bit, then place half of the soup in your blender and blend on a low setting. Place blended soup back into pot.
6. Add shredded cheese and cream and stir until melted and well mixed. Serve with fresh salad and bread. Enjoy!
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