Description
Broccoli Cheddar soup is a creamy, comforting dish that combines fresh broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese into a rich, velvety bowl of goodness. Perfect for chilly evenings, this hearty soup warms you from the inside out while delivering a nutritious punch with every bite. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, it’s an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings. Gather around the table and enjoy this delightful blend of flavors that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and chop broccoli into florets, dice onion finely, and mince garlic.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion; sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in garlic; cook for an additional minute.
- Make It Creamy: Sprinkle in flour; stir for 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in vegetable broth until smooth.
- Add Broccoli: Mix in broccoli florets; let simmer until tender (about 10 minutes).
- Blend It Up: Use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender to achieve desired texture.
- Final Touches: Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese over low heat until melted. Season with salt and pepper before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg