Description
A comforting and creamy broccoli cheddar soup that captures the warmth of home, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Cut the broccoli into small florets.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, add onion and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add broccoli florets and stems, stir, and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
- Pour in broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for about 15 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches in a regular blender.
- Return to heat, stir in cheddar cheese and cream until melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, add cheese rind while simmering. Remove before blending.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: broccoli cheddar soup, creamy soup, comfort food, vegetarian soup