Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Broccoli Cheddar Soup is rich, creamy, and loaded with tender, delicious veggies. And the best part? It's made in about 20 minutes, which makes this soup the perfect go-to dinner on busy weeknights, or on a cold gloomy day. I hope you love this recipe as much as my family and I do!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets roughly chopped into bite sized pieces
- 2 large carrots shredded
- 1 small yellow onion chopped fine
- 5 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 3 cups chicken stock low sodium
- 1 cup half & half cream or heavy cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg
- croutons or cheez-it crackers for topping, optional
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your broccoli, carrots, onion and garlic. Set aside until ready to use.
- Shred your cheddar cheese and grate your parmesan cheese.Set aside until ready to use.
- To a medium size pot, set to medium heat, add your butter.
- Once melted, add your onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Next, add your seasonings and flour. Continuously stir on low heat for 1-2 minutes until the flour has been incorporated into the butter mixture.
- Slowly add in your chicken stock, mixing continuously.Bring to a light simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add your broccoli and carrots.
- Cover and let simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the broccoli becomes tender.
- Add your cheese and cream and mix to combine.
- Let simmer until the cheese has melted and the soup slightly thickens.
- Taste for any additional seasionings before dishing up.
- Top with croutons or cheez it crackers.
- Enjoy with warm dinner rolls or crusty garlic bread.
Nutrition
Calories: 599kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 1232mg | Potassium: 781mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 6993IU | Vitamin C: 87mg | Calcium: 641mg | Iron: 2mg
