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Broccoli Cheddar Potato Soup

Cassie Waltman
This creamy classic is lightened up a bit but still delivers the cheesy goodness you want.
5 from 1 vote
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 504 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • tablespoon butter (divided)
  • cups carrots (diced, about 3 medium carrots)
  • 1 cup celery (diced, about 2 stalks)
  • 1 cup onion (diced, from 1 medium onion)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 cups water (substitute vegetable or chicken broth)
  • cups russet potatoes (peeled and cut into ½" pieces, from about 2 large potatoes)
  • 16 oz frozen broccoli (chopped, or 2 fresh heads of broccoli, chopped)
  • 6 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • cups 2% milk
  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1 oz Parmesan cheese (shredded)
  • 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (ground)

Instructions
 

In a large soup pot:

  • Over medium heat, melt 1½ tbsp. butter. Saute the carrots, celery, and onion for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
  • Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds longer.
  • Add the water or broth and the potatoes and bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cover the soup to cook until vegetables are almost tender (about 8-11 minutes).
  • Stir in broccoli and cook 5 minutes longer.

Cheese sauce:

  • In a separate medium saucepan, add the remaining 3 tbsp. butter and melt over medium heat,
  • Stir in the flour and cook, whisking to remove lumps, for 1 minute.
  • Continuing to whisk, pour in the milk and cook until the mixture begins to boil and thicken.
  • Stir in evaporated milk until the sauce is smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in cheeses until they are melted and the sauce is smooth.

Complete the soup:

  • Turn off the heat from the soup and add all of the cheese sauce. Stir to combine.
  • Season generously with salt and pepper.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 504kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 22gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 1132mgPotassium: 1094mgFiber: 5gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 6769IUVitamin C: 78mgCalcium: 622mgIron: 2mg
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