Broccoli Cheddar Soup: The Creamy Cozy Classic You’ll Adore
This Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a warm, creamy classic that combines fresh broccoli and rich cheese, perfect for chilly days.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the flour and cook for a minute, stirring constantly.
- Gradually whisk in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the broccoli and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth, then return to pot.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese and heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, reduce the broth by 1 cup.
- Feel free to add other vegetables as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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