Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup perfectly combines vegetables like broccoli, celery, and Yukon gold potatoes with creamy melted cheddar cheese. This recipe is easy enough to make on a weeknight, but comforting enough to enjoy on a weekend!
Add onions, celery, and garlic. Sauté until onions begin to caramelize (about 5 minutes). Add potatoes, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook an additional 2-3 minutes.
Pour in broth and broccoli. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce heat to a simmer. When potatoes are soft (a fork goes through easily), puree soup using an immersion blender.
Add half & half and cheddar cheese. Stir until combined and cheese is melted (about 1 minute).
Notes
Click on the time in the instructions to start a timer!If you don't have an immersion blender, you can carefully ladle the soup into a blender and puree in batches. Be very careful, as the soup is very hot!