Description
Indulge in a creamy and comforting bowl of Broccoli Cheddar Soup, a classic favorite that’s easy to make at home. This flavorful soup is loaded with tender broccoli, shredded carrots, and melted sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for a cozy meal any day.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 cups broccoli florets (chopped small)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter: In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Sauté onion: Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
- Add garlic and flour: Stir in the garlic, then sprinkle flour over the onions and stir to create a roux.
- Whisk in liquids: Gradually whisk in chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Cook vegetables: Add broccoli and carrots, simmer until tender.
- Stir in cheese: Gradually add shredded cheddar, stirring until melted.
- Season and serve: Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir well and serve warm.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend part or all of the soup with an immersion blender.
- You can use half-and-half instead of milk and cream for a lighter version.
- Use freshly grated cheese for a smoother melt and avoid graininess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
