How to Make Creamy Broccoli Potato Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

When the weather starts to turn chilly, there's nothing quite like a warm and comforting bowl of soup to satisfy your hunger and warm your soul. And if you're looking for a delicious and nutritious option, look no further than this creamy broccoli potato soup recipe. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, this soup is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 large white potato, cubed
  • 8 cups broccoli florets and stems
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir onion and garlic in the melted butter until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add potato and broccoli stems; generously season with salt and pepper. Pour broth into potato mixture, cover, and simmer until potatoes are softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Mix broccoli florets into soup and simmer until broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes. Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; whisk flour, milk, and heavy cream into melted butter. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk milk mixture until bubbling and thickened, about 5 minutes. Whisk thickened milk mixture into soup until incorporated; adjust salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    364 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 86mg
    • Sodium: 625mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 124mg
    • Calcium: 151mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 781mg