Broccoli and cheese soup is a favourite of mine, I have already shared my go-to recipe for roasted broccoli and cheddar soup, and this is another great recipe! This recipe differs from my other one in two main ways, first: that this one has a thick and velvety creamy broth, and second: that it’s a one-pot recipe. The thick and creaminess of this soup comes from the addition of the russet potato which is simmered until tender and then pureed into the broth. The soup is lightly seasoned with a bit of garlic, mustard powder and a splash of hot sauce with the goal of adding a bit of excitement without distracting from the key flavours of broccoli and cheese! Speaking of cheese, this recipe uses a combination of cheddar and american which adds a nice mellowness.
Broccoli and Cheese Soup
A thick and creamy broccoli and cheddar soup!
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 large bunch broccoli (1 1/2 pounds), coarsely chopped and separated, stalks and florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 cups vegetable broth (link) (or chicken broth (link) or water)
- 2 cups milk
- 1 medium russet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 2 cups aged cheddar, shredded
- 2 slices american cheese
- 1 splash hot sauce (such as franks red hot)
- salt and pepper to taste
directions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat, add the florets of the broccoli and cook until tender, about 10 minutes, before setting aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add the butter, and let it melt before adding the onion, carrots, and the chopped stalks of the broccoli, and cooking until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add the garlic, and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
- Add the broth, milk, potato, and mustard powder, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until everything is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Puree the soup with a stick blender (or in a blender or food processor).
- Add the cheese, mix and let it melt into the soup.
- Add the reserved broccoli, a splash of hot sauce, season with salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!
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