Description
A rich and creamy soup combining fresh broccoli with sharp cheddar cheese for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in vegetable broth.
- Add broccoli and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend half the soup until smooth.
- Return to pot, stir in cream and cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
Notes
- Use fresh broccoli for best texture.
- Adjust cheese amount for desired creaminess.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: broccoli cheddar soup, creamy soup, vegetarian soup