Cheesy Creamy Broccoli Soup

5 from 6 votes

Cheesy Creamy Broccoli Soup

This creamy soup is packed with healthy vegetables like broccoli, leek, potatoes, and cheese. The best part about this dish is how simple it is to make.

Course Appetizer, lunch, Side Dish, Soup

Cuisine American

Keyword broccoli, cheese, soup

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 249kcal

Author Paula

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large leek sliced
2 cloves garlic clove minced
5 cups broccoli chopped
2 medium potatoes chopped
3 cups vegetable broth
2 cups whole milk
½ cup heavy whipping cream
2 cups Cheddar cheese grated
salt and pepper to taste
Croutons, Parsley, Cheese garnishes

Instructions

In a large pot, heat up olive oil over medium heat. Add the leek and garlic. Sauté forabout 3 minutes.
Add the broccoli, potatoes, vegetable broth, milk salt, and pepper.
Simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
With an immersion blender, blend the soup to your liking.
Stir in heavy cream and cheese, stir to combine everything.
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper if necessary.
Serve warm and enjoy

Notes

This soup can be kept in the fridge for up to 4 days since this recipe has dairy in it does not freeze.

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