Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A rich and comforting soup made with fresh broccoli, sharp cheddar cheese, and a creamy base, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a large pot.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add the broccoli florets.
- Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the broccoli is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth with an immersion blender, or in batches in a regular blender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm with extra cheddar for garnish.
Notes
This soup pairs beautifully with a garden salad or grilled cheese sandwich. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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