Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
When the weather turns cool, nothing is more comforting than a bowl of rich, velvety creamy broccoli cheddar soup. The secret to this soup's texture lies in processing the cooked vegetables to an exceptionally fine consistency. Your Geedel hand vegetable chopper allows you to achieve restaurant-level smoothness at home without the need for a large food processor.
Ingredients:
1 medium head of broccoli, cut into florets, stems peeled and chopped
1 potato, peeled and cubed
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic
3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 cup milk
1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons butter
Salt, black pepper, ground nutmeg to taste
Instructions:
1.Simmer the Vegetable Base:
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until soft and translucent.
Add the potato cubes and broccoli (including stems). Pour in the broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until all vegetables are very tender.
2.Process Vegetables to a Smooth Consistency:
Using a slotted spoon, transfer all the solid vegetables from the pot to the container of your Geedel manual food chopper (fitted with the chopping blade). Allow them to drain slightly. Reserve the broth in the pot.
Secure the lid and turn the handle continuously. Since the vegetables are very soft, they will break down quickly. Process for 1-2 minutes, pausing once to scrape down the sides and blade with a spatula to ensure no large pieces remain, until a completely smooth purée forms.
3.Finish the Soup:
Return the vegetable purée to the pot with the reserved broth. Add the milk and heat over medium heat until just simmering.
Turn off the heat. Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese, stirring constantly until the cheese is fully melted by the residual heat of the soup.
Finally, season with salt, black pepper, and a small pinch of nutmeg.
4.Serve and Garnish:
Ladle the soup into bowls. Optionally, garnish with extra cheese shreds and some fresh parsley or croutons quickly chopped using the manual food chopper.
Conclusion
The essence of a perfect creamy soup lies in its flawlessly smooth, lump-free texture. The powerful chopping function of the Geedel vegetable chopper transforms soft vegetables into an ultra-fine base—a result difficult to achieve by mashing with a spoon. It makes creating a warm, sophisticated, and homemade creamy soup wonderfully straightforward.
