Description
Creamy Cheddar Broccoli Soup is a warm, cheesy delight that brings comfort to chilly evenings. Quick to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and sauté until translucent (about 4-5 minutes).
- Stir in the minced garlic and chopped broccoli; cook until bright green (around 3 minutes).
- Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Gradually stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Then pour in heavy cream, stirring until well combined.
- For a smoother texture, blend half the soup using an immersion blender or transfer to a standard blender in batches.
- Serve immediately with optional toppings like croutons or fresh herbs.
Notes
- Freshly grate your cheddar cheese for optimal melting.
- For added flavor, consider blending half the soup while leaving some chunky bits for texture.
- A splash of lemon juice can brighten the flavors beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg