Description
Creamy Vegetable Soup is the ultimate comfort food, blending wholesome ingredients into a rich and velvety dish that warms both body and soul. This delightful soup features a medley of fresh vegetables including carrots, potatoes, and broccoli, all simmered to perfection in a savory vegetable broth. With its creamy texture enhanced by cheddar cheese and milk, this soup is not only nourishing but also incredibly easy to prepare. Perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests, it’s a versatile option that pairs beautifully with crusty bread or salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 10 cloves garlic (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 yellow sharp cheddar cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until soft and translucent.
- Add the diced carrots and cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add the diced potatoes; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer until the potatoes are tender.
- In a mixing bowl, combine milk and flour until smooth; gradually whisk into the soup.
- Stir in the chopped broccoli florets and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Finally, add the grated cheddar cheese until melted, then season with salt to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg