Creamy Cheddar Broccoli Potato Soup
Ingredients:
- 🧈 Butter – 3 tablespoons
- 🧅 Yellow Onion (chopped) – 1 small
- 🥕 Carrots (thinly sliced) – 2 medium
- 🥔 Russet Potatoes (peeled and cubed) – 2 medium
- 🥦 Broccoli Florets (chopped) – 3 cups
- 🧄 Garlic (minced) – 2 cloves
- 🍲 Beef Broth – 4 cups
- 🌿 Fresh Thyme – 1 teaspoon, or to taste
- 🧂 Salt and Pepper – to taste
- 🌶️ Paprika – 1/2 teaspoon
- 🥛 Whole Milk – 2 cups
- 🧀 Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded) – 2 cups
Instructions:
Blend and Serve
For a smoother texture, blend part of the soup, then stir. Serve hot with extra cheddar on top if desired.
Sauté the Vegetables
Melt the 🧈 butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 🧅 onion, 🥕 carrots, and 🧄 garlic, cooking until softened.
Cook the Potatoes and Broccoli
Add 🥔 potatoes, 🥦 broccoli, 🍲 beef broth, 🌿 thyme, and season with 🧂 salt, 🌶️ pepper, and paprika. Simmer until the vegetables are tender.
Add Milk and Cheese
Pour in the 🥛 milk and stir in the 🧀 cheddar cheese until melted and the soup is creamy.