Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A comforting and creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup that brings back memories of cozy meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup aged cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables: Wash and cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets, dice the carrots, chop the onions, and mince the garlic.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, add onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
- Add the carrots and broccoli, stirring occasionally, and cook until they start to soften.
- Pour in the broth, bring to a light boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer until veggies are tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or countertop blender.
- Incorporate the cream and cheese, stirring until the cheese melts and the soup is creamy.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper, or lemon juice.
- Serve hot in bowls, optionally topped with extra cheese or croutons.
Notes
This soup freezes beautifully, so feel free to make a big batch and enjoy later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: soup, broccoli, cheddar, comfort food, vegetarian