Description
Broccoli Cheddar Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days. This creamy, cheesy delight combines vibrant broccoli florets with sharp cheddar cheese, all enveloped in a velvety broth. With each spoonful, you’ll experience a warm embrace that feels like home. Easy to prepare and endlessly satisfying, this soup is sure to be a hit at any gathering or cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Wash broccoli under running water and chop into bite-sized florets. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute. Gradually whisk in flour to create a roux.
- Slowly add vegetable broth while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate broccoli and let simmer until tender (around 10 minutes). Stir in shredded cheddar until melted.
- Pour in heavy cream and gently stir to combine. Heat through without boiling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 75mg