Description

This Creamy Vegetable Soup is the ultimate comfort food for hectic days. Loaded with tender carrots, potatoes, broccoli, and a rich cheddar cheese base, this soup is hearty, flavorful, and soothing. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, it’s a family-friendly meal that offers nourishing goodness in every creamy spoonful.

Ingredients

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2 tbsp butter
1 yellow onion, diced
10 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb carrots, peeled and diced
2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
32 oz vegetable broth
2 cups finely diced broccoli florets
8 oz sharp yellow cheddar cheese, freshly grated
2 cups milk
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Salt, to taste

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Instructions

Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat.
Add onion and garlic. Cook 7–10 minutes until translucent.
Stir in diced carrots and cook 5 minutes.
Add potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
Whisk together milk and flour until smooth. Stir into the soup.
Add broccoli and simmer 10–15 minutes.
Stir in shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until melted and creamy.
Simmer to desired thickness. Season with salt to taste.
Serve hot with crusty bread or salad.

Notes

Use freshly shredded cheese for best texture.

Substitute some milk with half-and-half for extra creaminess.

Mash a few potatoes to naturally thicken the soup.

Frozen vegetables can be used for convenience.

Dairy-free options: use plant-based milk, cheese, and butter.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Plats
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American