Broccoli Cheese Soup

Name: Broccoli Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 medium yellow onions, coarsely chopped; 6 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (reduce or omit if sensitive to spice); 1 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 pounds broccoli with stalks (3 large or 4 medium); 1 large (about 12 ounces) russet potato, peeled and cut into 1 to 2-inch chunks; 6 cups water; 4 to 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese, depending on your mood; Thinly sliced chives or green onions, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:50min

This broccoli cheddar soup recipe is so satisfying! It's loaded with fresh broccoli, and creamy thanks to a potato and cheddar cheese (no cream, no flour!). Recipe yields about 10 cups (quite a bit) and is easily halved.

Updated at: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 07:02:27 GMT