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Creamy Vegetable Soup Recipe

Creamy Vegetable Soup Recipe
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5 from 17 reviews

This creamy vegetable soup is a comforting and hearty blend of fresh vegetables simmered in a rich cheesy broth, perfect for a nutritious lunch or dinner. Featuring carrots, potatoes, broccoli, and cheddar cheese, it’s both flavorful and filling while being easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 10 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 2 cups finely diced broccoli florets

Liquids & Dairy

  • 32 oz vegetable broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • 8 oz yellow sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated

Other

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter: Melt the butter in a dutch oven or large pot over medium-low heat to prepare the base for sautéing the vegetables.
  2. Prepare Vegetables: Dice the potatoes into small pieces, dice the carrots, dice the onion, mince the garlic, and finely chop the broccoli florets so all ingredients are ready to use.
  3. Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the minced garlic and diced onion to the pot and cook over medium-low heat for 7-10 minutes until the onion is softened and translucent, releasing their flavors.
  4. Cook Carrots: Add the diced carrots and continue cooking over medium heat for 5 minutes to slightly soften them before adding the broth.
  5. Add Potatoes and Broth: Stir in the diced potatoes and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a boil. Let it cook until the potatoes are tender and can be easily pierced with a fork, about 10-15 minutes.
  6. Make Milk-Flour Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and all-purpose flour until smooth, then slowly pour this mixture into the simmering soup, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
  7. Simmer Broccoli: Add the finely diced broccoli florets to the soup and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until the broccoli is tender and the soup starts to thicken.
  8. Add Cheese and Thicken: Stir in the freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese until melted and the soup thickens further. Continue cooking to achieve your desired thickness as the potatoes break down.
  9. Season and Serve: Add salt to taste, stir well, and serve the soup hot for a creamy, flavorful dish.

Notes

  • You can substitute the yellow sharp cheddar with white cheddar or a mild cheese if preferred.
  • For a vegan version, substitute butter with olive oil, use plant-based milk, and omit cheese or use vegan cheese alternatives.
  • Adjust consistency by adding more broth or milk if the soup becomes too thick.
  • Use fresh or frozen broccoli florets as available; frozen should be thawed before adding.
  • This soup freezes well and can be reheated gently on the stove.

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Keywords: creamy vegetable soup, cheesy vegetable soup, broccoli soup, carrot soup, potato soup, vegetarian soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe

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