Broccoli Potato Soup
Enjoy the velvety smooth, rich cheese flavor of this soup in a bowl or cup—rainy day optional.
					| Temperature: | Medium-high heat | 
| Serving size: | 1 1/2 cups | 
| Prep time: | 10 minutes | 
| Cook time: | 30 minutes | 
| Total time: | 40 minutes | 
| Equipment: | Large saucepan Cutting board Large bowl Blender  | 
								
| Utensils: | Mixing spoon Knife Measuring cups and spoons  | 
								
Ingredients
4 cups reduced sodium (vegetable or chicken) broth
1 1/4 pounds white potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size cubes
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small carrot, peeled and chopped
2 cups broccoli florets, 1 cup chopped into bite-size pieces, 1 cup chopped very small
2 cups low-fat milk
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning OR Celebrate Your Plate Italian Seasoning
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, utensils, and vegetables.
 - In a large sauce pan, bring broth to a boil over medium high heat.
 - While broth is heating, chop vegetables. Add potatoes, celery, onion, carrot, and 1 cup bite-size broccoli florets to broth.
 - Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat, cover pan, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
 - Cool soup slightly; in small batches, transfer soup to a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer blended soup to a bowl. Repeat process until all soup is smooth.
 - Transfer soup back to saucepan and stir in milk, Italian seasoning, 1 cup finely chopped broccoli, and cheese and cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
 
Tips
- When blending, use a towel to put pressure on the lid. Steam may cause the blender lid to pop off.
 - For a chunkier soup, skip the blending step.
 
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