Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Cheese
Broccoli soup with cheddar cheese is the ultimate comfort food and easily cooks on the stovetop. Rich, creamy, cheesy and loaded with veggies!
Servings: 6
Cost: $11.17 Recipe, $1.86 per Serving
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets chopped into small pieces
- 1 large carrot grated
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in the flour and cook until combined.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and heavy whipping cream until smooth.
- Add the broccoli, carrots, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir to combine.
- Bring the soup to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted and smooth.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
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Notes
For a thicker soup, you can increase the flour to 1/3 cup. If you prefer a completely smooth soup, puree all of it instead of leaving chunks.
Refrigerate any leftover soup in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1146mg | Potassium: 466mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3197IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 428mg | Iron: 1mg
