Creamy Cheesy Broccoli Potato (Print)
A rich, velvety blend of tender broccoli, potatoes, and melted sharp cheddar that delivers pure comfort in every spoonful.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 2 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
02 - 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
03 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
06 - 2 celery stalks, diced
→ Liquids
07 - 4 cups vegetable broth
08 - 1 cup whole milk
09 - 1 cup heavy cream
→ Cheeses
10 - 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
11 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Seasonings
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
13 - 1 teaspoon salt
14 - ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
15 - ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
16 - Pinch of cayenne pepper
→ Garnish
17 - Extra shredded cheddar cheese
18 - Chopped chives or green onions
# How To Make:
01 - Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
02 - Stir in the diced potatoes and broccoli florets, ensuring they are well combined with the aromatic base.
03 - Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 15-18 minutes, or until potatoes and broccoli are fork-tender.
04 - Remove pot from heat. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until mostly smooth, leaving some texture for depth. Alternatively, blend in batches using a stand blender.
05 - Return the pot to low heat. Stir in the whole milk and heavy cream, heating gently until warmed through. Avoid boiling to prevent separation.
06 - Gradually add the shredded sharp cheddar and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until completely melted and smoothly incorporated into the soup.
07 - Season the soup with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with additional shredded cheddar and chopped chives or green onions.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The way the sharp cheddar melts into every spoonful makes ordinary broccoli feel luxurious
- It comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
02 -
- Never let the dairy come to a rolling boil or it might separate and get grainy
- Shred your own cheese from blocks instead of buying pre-shredded bags for the smoothest melt
03 -
- Make the soup base ahead of time and add the dairy and cheese right before serving
- If you only have a stand blender, work in batches and leave the vent open to prevent steam buildup