Creamy Broccoli and Cheddar Soup Recipe
This creamy broccoli and cheddar soup is the perfect comfort food, rich and cheesy, yet loaded with nutritious vegetables.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets fresh, roughly chopped
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
- 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 0.5 cup onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 tablespoons flour all-purpose
- 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 pinch nutmeg freshly grated
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg, and cook for 1-2 minutes until the flour is fully incorporated.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the broccoli florets and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth.
- Stir in the half-and-half and shredded cheddar cheese, and cook until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Garnish with extra cheese and croutons for added flavor.