Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A cozy and creamy broccoli cheddar soup that balances comfort with healthy eating, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of broccoli, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your veggies: Start by washing and chopping your broccoli into bite-sized pieces and peeling and dicing the carrots.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat, then add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the carrots and broccoli: Stir in chopped carrots and broccoli, cooking for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the broth: Add vegetable broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Blend it up: Purée the soup with a hand blender until creamy, leaving some chunks for texture if desired.
- Stir in the cream and cheese: Return the blended soup to pot, stir in cream and cheddar until melted.
- Season to taste: Adjust with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using.
- Serve warm: Ladle into bowls and serve immediately, optionally topping with extra cheese.
Notes
Serve with warm, crusty bread and a sprinkle of fresh chives or croutons. You can also freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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