Description
A comforting and creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup that brings warmth and joy with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing for about 3-4 minutes until fragrant and onions are translucent.
- Add the broccoli: Include the broccoli florets and continue sautéing for an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the flour: Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat evenly. Cook for about one minute.
- Pour in the broth: Gradually pour in the vegetable broth, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Bring soup to a gentle simmer and cook until broccoli is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in the cream and cheese: Lower the heat and gently stir in heavy cream and grated cheese, allowing cheese to melt into a creamy texture.
- Season it up: Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve and enjoy: Ladle into warm bowls, garnish with extra cheese or herbs if desired.
Notes
Make this soup a day in advance for enhanced flavors. Consider roasting the broccoli and onions for added depth, and for a lighter option, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg