POTATO, BROCCOLI, AND CHEESE SOUP

Potato, Broccoli, and Cheese Soup image

This potato, broccoli, and cheese soup is the ultimate comfort food!

Provided by KDcook

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds potatoes, peeled and diced
1 large onion, chopped
6 cups water, divided
6 cups chopped broccoli
1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth
1 (1 pound) package processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed
1 cup evaporated milk
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place potatoes and onion into a large soup pot and cover with 3 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer contents of the pot to a large mixing bowl and allow to cool.
Meanwhile, place broccoli, chicken broth, and remaining water in the same pot. Cook over medium heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
Puree the potato mixture with a stick blender until smooth and creamy. Coarsely blend the broccoli mixture.
Add pureed potato mixture to the broccoli, along with processed cheese food and evaporated milk. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until cheese is melted and soup is heated through, about 15 minutes; do not allow the soup to boil. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 45.9 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1056.3 mg, Sugar 8.4 g