Description
A comforting and creamy broccoli cheese soup that is perfect for a cozy meal. This easy recipe combines the goodness of fresh broccoli with the richness of cheddar cheese for a delightful bowl of soup.
Ingredients
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Broccoli Soup:
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
For Serving:
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for about 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated carrot, cooking for another minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to make a roux.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken or vegetable broth until smooth.
- Add milk, chopped broccoli, salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with extra cheese or crusty bread.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend part of the soup with an immersion blender before adding the cheese.
- You can substitute half-and-half for milk for a richer soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
