Step 1

Melt one to two tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Sauté the onion in butter until the diced onions begin to soften, about 3 minutes.

Step 3

Add carrots, salt, and pepper and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Then, add garlic and sauté, stirring, for 30 seconds.

Step 5

Next, add the potatoes and chicken broth.

Step 6

Cover and bring to a simmer. Simmer for about ten minutes.

Step 7

Add broccoli and continue simmering until the broccoli and potatoes are tender—about 10 minutes. Potatoes should be fork-tender.

Step 8

In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into milk until smooth. Then, stir into the hot soup.

Step 9

Add in the cheese and stir until melted.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy!