Cheddar Broccoli Potato Soup

You’re going to love the flavors of this potato broccoli cheddar soup! It’s luscious and creamy, with plenty of chunks of potatoes and broccoli. Enjoy a bowl as a full meal, or pair it with other dishes as a meal starter or appetizer.

If you love broccoli and potato soup recipes you’ve got to try my Loaded Potato Soup or this Broccoli Cheddar Soup next!

Why You Will Love This Broccoli Potato Soup Recipe

• Sneak in some veggies. Adding broccoli to this decadent creamy broccoli cheddar potato soup means I can count in my veggies for the day making this soup a total win.
• Simple recipe. Making homemade soup doesn’t need to be difficult. Using easy, wholesome ingredients, this soup cooks up in about an hour.
• Make ahead. Soups reheat great so feel free to make a double batch to enjoy a bowl of soup for more meals throughout the week.

Ingredients

• Sharp cheddar cheese: For the boldest flavor, I love to make this soup with sharp cheddar. You can use extra sharp or mild too depending on your preference.
• Olive oil: Or any neutral flavored vegetable oil works!
• Red potatoes: I use red potatoes because they are waxy, low-starch potatoes. That means that they retain their shape better in the soup because they aren’t as absorbent as other types of potatoes.
• Onion: Sauteed at the start of cooking to layer in more depth of flavor.
• Broccoli: Use fresh broccoli for the best results. It’s much easier to cook and retain some of the texture than frozen broccoli.
• Cornstarch: Since the red potatoes tend to hold their shape we will use a bit of cornstarch to thicken up the consistency.
• Chicken broth and heavy whipping cream: Combines to form the liquid for the broccoli and potato soup. The chicken broth adds flavor while the whipping cream makes it creamy and rich.

Scroll down the recipe card for the full list of ingredients that includes the quantities needed to make the recipe.

Variations

• Lighten it up. Swap the heavy cream for half and half or even whole milk for a lighter soup. Just note the soup will be less creamy using half and half and even more so using whole milk.
• Add veggies. Feel free to add in some carrots for some additional color or swap the broccoli for cauliflower. You can even use half cauliflower and half broccoli.
• Vegetarian. Swap the chicken broth for vegetable broth to keep this potato and broccoli soup vegetarian.

How to Make Broccoli Cheddar Potato Soup

1. Step 1: Prep work. Dice the onions and the red potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
2. Step 2: Brown the potatoes. Heat the olive oil over medium high heat in a medium pot. Add the potatoes and onions, cooking until slightly above tender. Add salt to taste.
3. Step 3: Add the broccoli. Add the broccoli to the pot with the potatoes and onions.
4. Step 4: Thicken up the soup. Stir in the corn starch until everything is coated evenly.
5. Step 5: Add in the liquids. Add the chicken broth and heavy cream to the pot.
6. Step 6: Simmer the soup. Bring the soup to a simmer and add shredded cheese. Cook until it thickens. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7. Step 7: Serve the soup. Serve the soup hot with crackers or a grilled cheese sandwich.

Serving Suggestions

• Soup Topping: Feel free to add more cheddar on top and even some crispy bacon or croutons for a bit of texture.
• Serve with Bread: This soup is perfect paired with your favorite crusty loaf of bread. Or if you prefer something homemade try our jalapeno cheese rolls, cheesy garlic Texas toast, or homemade breadsticks.
• A Heartier Pairing: Enjoy your potato broccoli soup with cheddar with a meatloaf grilled cheese, club sandwich, or pepperoni bagel bites.

More Delicious Soup Recipes

You may also enjoy this Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup from Great Grub Delicious Treats.