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Cheesy Broccoli Soup
A real warming classic, this broccoli cheddar soup is the best comfort food! With its irresistible combination of savory cheddar cheese and tender broccoli - cheddar broccoli soup is the perfect mix of cheesy goodness and a hearty veggie meal.
Equipment
- Enameled Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups stock (vegetable or chicken)
- 12 ounces broccoli (rough chop (see note))
- ½ cup carrots (shredded or diced)
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 cups heavy cream (or whipping cream)
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Melt butter in large pot.
- Add onion and carrots and cook until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add flour and stir until all the onions are coated. Cook about 2 minutes.
- Add broccoli.
- Add stock, stir well, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- With an immersion blender, blend soup (off the heat) until about half of it is smoothed out, or to your preference.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, cream and nutmeg.
- Bring back to a simmer and then turn off heat, stirring occasionally.
- Add cheese and stir until melted.
Notes
Fresh or frozen broccoli and cauliflower can be used. If using frozen, thaw (rinse under warm water) to be sure you are getting a packed cup.
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 11gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 778mgPotassium: 213mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1420IUVitamin C: 22.9mgCalcium: 344mgIron: 0.6mg
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