Description
Indulge in the creamy comfort of homemade Broccoli Cheddar Soup. This rich and flavorful soup is a hearty classic that’s perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Soup:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 4 cups broccoli florets (chopped small)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 2 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese (freshly grated)
For Garnish:
- Extra cheese or croutons (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion until softened, then add garlic.
- Create Roux: Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture, stir to form a roux.
- Make Base: Slowly whisk in milk and cream until thickened. Add broth, broccoli, carrots, seasonings, and simmer.
- Melt Cheese: Reduce heat, stir in cheddar until smooth. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Optionally blend for smoother texture. Serve hot with garnishes.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend part or all of the soup with an immersion blender before adding the cheese.
- Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest melt—pre-shredded cheese can make the soup grainy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
