Easy Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup Recipe

Name: Easy Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 3 cups chicken broth; 2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen chopped broccoli, thawed; 3 cups diced frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste; 2 cups fat-free half-and-half; 1/4 cup cornstarch, dissolved in; 1/4 cup low-fat milk; 16 ounces Velveeta reduced fat cheese product, cut into cubes

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup chopped onion
3 cups chicken broth
2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
3 cups diced frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
2 cups fat-free half-and-half
1/4 cup cornstarch, dissolved in
1/4 cup low-fat milk
16 ounces Velveeta reduced fat cheese product, cut into cubes

1
In a large soup pot, melt butter; add onions and saute until they're soft.
2
Add chicken broth, broccoli, hash browns, garlic powder, pepper and salt.
3
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and gently simmer for 10-15 minutes until everything is soft.
4
Stir in the fat-free half and half.
5
Dissolve the cornstarch in the 1/4 cup milk (I do this by shaking them in a jar).
6
Add the dissolved cornstarch to the soup.
7
DO NOT allow the soup to boil. Stir and cook until thickened. This may take 5-10 minutes.
8
Stir in the Velveeta cubes. Stir and cook gently until fully melted.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 3/4 cup chopped onion, 3 cups chicken broth, 2 (10 ounce) boxes frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, and more.

Yes, Easy Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Broccoli Potato Cheese Soup

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