Kent’s Kitchen: Broccoli and Potato Soup

Kent’s Dinner Plans

I have decided to start sharing the fabulous dishes that he makes, thus I have created Kent’s Kitchen as a new series.

Saturday started with a tray of prosciutto and pear, extra hot capicola, boursin, cream oka, some cheddar and bread, scrumptious little snack add a nice Riesling and it is the perfect start to the evening. Have I got you drooling yet????

Homemade Broccoli and Potato Soup

• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 onions chopped
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 2 medium potatoes washed and unpeeled
• 1 carton vegetable broth
• 2 lb fresh broccoli florets
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup cream cheese
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How Do I make Broccoli Potato Soup

1. Saute onions and garlic over medium heat in a large saucepan until onion is softened about 2-3 minutes.
2. Cut potatoes into quarters, add potatoes and broth to sauce pan, cover and cook until potato is almost tender.
3. Add broccoli and cook for another five minutes..
4. Let cool for 5 minutes, puree in blender or food processor until smooth.
5. Whisk in milk and cream cheese.
6. Season to taste. Serve with homemade or store bought croutons.

This soup was so creamy and rich, I highly recommend you try this.

Check out my Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons or Creamy Garlic Soup for something new. 

homemade Broccoli and potato soup

This soup was so creamy and rich, I highly recommend you try this

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Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 216kcal

Author: lindaandkent1@gmail.com

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 onions chopped
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 2 medium potatoes washed and unpeeled
• 1 carton vegetable broth
• 2 lb fresh broccoli florets
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup cream cheese

Instructions

• Saute onions and garlic over medium heat in a large saucepan until onion is softened about 2-3 minutes. Cut potatoes into quarters, add potatoes and broth to sauce pan, cover and cook until potato is almost tender. Add broccoli and cook for another five minutes.. Let cool for 5 minutes, puree in blender or food processor until smooth. Whisk in milk and cream cheese. Season to taste. Serve with homemade or store bought croutons.

Nutrition Facts

homemade Broccoli and potato soup

Amount Per Serving (6 people)

Calories 216

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 6people | Calories: 216kcal

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I am telling you if you are not hungry yet you are inhuman, a person who hates food, good lord imagine cream cheese in your soup.