Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a warm and comforting dish that brings smiles to the dinner table. It’s creamy, cheesy, and packed with delicious broccoli goodness.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Immersion Blender
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the onions and carrots, and sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables, stir to coat them, and cook for another minute to remove the raw flour taste.
- Slowly add the chicken or vegetable broth while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Add the chopped broccoli and bring it to a boil. Then, reduce the heat and let it simmer until the broccoli is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth (or blend in batches with a regular blender).
- Stir in the cream and bring the soup back to a gentle simmer.
- Add the grated cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add garlic while sautéing the onions and carrots.
- Make sure to constantly whisk the broth when adding it to avoid lumps.
- If you like a thicker soup, let it simmer longer after blending.
- You can easily add other veggies like cauliflower or spinach to this soup for more flavor and nutrients.
- Make sure to constantly whisk the broth when adding it to avoid lumps.
- If you like a thicker soup, let it simmer longer after blending.
- You can easily add other veggies like cauliflower or spinach to this soup for more flavor and nutrients.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Fat: 25g