Unexpected Cheddar, Broccoli & Potato Soup

Unexpected Cheddar, Broccoli & Potato Soup

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 cup mirepoix (dice celery, onion, carrots)

  • 3 cloves minced garlic

  • 1/2 teaspoon each minced fresh rosemary and thyme

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

  • 1 pound sliced potatoes

  • 1 quart chicken broth

  • 2 ounces cooked pancetta

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 2 tablespoons flour

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1/2 cup half and half

  • 2 cups broccoli, chopped small

  • 2 cups shredded unexpected cheddar or any sharp white cheddar

Directions

  1. Sauté carrots, celery, and onion in olive oil for a few minutes until translucent. Add in garlic, herbs, and seasoning and sauté another minute until fragrant

  2. Add in potatoes and sauté a few more minutes. Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce to medium, and allow to simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender

  3. While the potatoes simmer, make the roux: In a separate pot, melt butter, whisk in flour, allow to cook a minute or so while continuously whisking. Whisk in milk and half & half. Simmer for a few minutes until it begins to thicken

  4. Add broccoli to the soup, cover and cook an additional 5 minutes or so

  5. Stir roux into soup until well combined. Stir in shredded cheddar. Add salt & pepper to taste if needed

  6. Top with extra cheese & pancetta and serve!