Aroostook Potato And Broccoli Soup
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Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- 4 cups peeled and diced all-purpose potatoes (about 4 medium)
- 2 cups chicken stock or 2 chicken bouillon cubes and 2 cups water
- 1 large head broccoli, stalks removed, roughly chopped
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup light cream
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese or 6 slices American cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
In a medium saucepan, cook potatoes in lightly salted water, covered, 10 to 15 minutes, until tender. In a large saucepan, combine the chicken stock (or dissolve bouillon cubes in water over medium heat) and broccoli. Cook, covered, about 10 minutes, until broccoli is very tender. Remove from heat. Using a large spoon, chop the broccoli into fairly small pieces against the side of the pot.
Drain the potatoes. Place about 1 cup potatoes on a saucer and mash well with a fork. (These will thicken the soup.) Add the mashed potatoes and remaining chopped cooked potatoes to the broccoli mixture, along with the milk and cream. Heat gently until hot but not boiling. Add the cheese and stir gently until melted and well blended. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste; add the butter, if necessary.
Reviews by Readers
This is very, very good! I make it thick so I can cover chicken breasts and bake them for a heavenly flavor and tons of nutrition. – Anonymous Review
Simple to make - simply delicious!! Nice on a cold night. – Anonymous Review
Yummy!!!! I have made it 3 times already. PS: my husband is from Aroostook County... Van Buren Maine... Dawn – Reviewed by Dawn Arciere
All of my friends enjoy it too. Thank You. – Anonymous Review
This was a very easy and tasty recipe. Although it serves eight, two of us finished it off in two nights! Definitely worth trying. – Anonymous Review
Delicious even slimmed down. I used skim milk and fat free half and half. I also used 2% cheese and it was still the best. – Reviewed by lynda laroche
Loved it – Reviewed by Rhonda Holcomb
Great soup! Hearty and tasty. – Anonymous Review
Keep making this great recipe and have given copies to everyone I know! The potatoes and broccoli combination is super....enjoy! – Reviewed by Viv St.Hilaire
Simple, quick, and delicious. I put some grilled chicken breast in mine to satisfy my carnivorous husband. The kids loved it too! – Reviewed by cynthia basden
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