Description
Broccoli Cheddar Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms both body and soul. This creamy, cheesy delight combines fresh broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese into a velvety soup that’s perfect for chilly evenings or a cozy lunch. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s a dish that promises to please even the pickiest eaters. With rich flavors and a delightful texture, this Broccoli Cheddar Soup is sure to become a favorite in your household!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 1 large head)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or substitute with milk)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add broccoli florets to the pot and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If using a traditional blender, allow it to cool slightly before blending in batches.
- Return the blended soup to low heat and stir in heavy cream and grated cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 605mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 65mg