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Creamy Vegetable Soup Recipe

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A rich and comforting creamy vegetable soup made with tender carrots, potatoes, broccoli, and sharp cheddar cheese, simmered to perfection in a flavorful vegetable broth and finished with a smooth milk and flour mixture for a velvety texture. Perfect for a hearty and warming meal.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 10 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lb carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and diced into small pieces
  • 32 oz vegetable broth

Vegetables & Dairy

  • 2 cups finely diced broccoli florets
  • 8 oz yellow sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Dice the potatoes into small pieces, dice the carrots, dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the broccoli florets into small pieces to have everything ready for cooking.
  2. Sauté Onion and Garlic: Melt the butter in a dutch oven or large pot over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and diced onion, cooking for 7-10 minutes until the onion becomes softened and translucent.
  3. Cook Carrots: Add the diced carrots to the pot and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes to start softening them.
  4. Add Potatoes and Broth: Stir in the diced potatoes and pour in the vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender and easily pierced with a fork.
  5. Thicken the Soup: In a separate bowl, mix the whole milk and all-purpose flour thoroughly. Slowly add this mixture to the soup, stirring continuously to combine and begin thickening the base.
  6. Add Broccoli and Simmer: Add the finely diced broccoli florets to the pot. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking and allow the broccoli to soften.
  7. Melt Cheese and Finalize Thickness: Incorporate the freshly grated cheddar cheese into the soup, stirring until completely melted. Continue simmering to your preferred thickness as the potatoes break down further, enriching the soup’s texture.
  8. Season and Serve: Taste the soup and add salt to your preference. Serve hot and enjoy the creamy, cheesy vegetable goodness.

Notes

  • Mix milk and flour thoroughly before adding to avoid any lumps in the soup.
  • Simmering the soup longer will enhance the thickness and depth of flavor as the potatoes break down.
  • Use freshly grated cheese for better melting and richer taste compared to pre-shredded cheese.
  • Adjust salt according to dietary needs and personal preference.
  • For a lighter version, whole milk can be substituted with 2% milk, but the soup may be less creamy.

Keywords: Creamy vegetable soup, broccoli soup, cheddar cheese soup, vegetarian soup, homemade vegetable soup

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