Description
Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms you from the inside out. This rich and velvety soup combines fresh broccoli with sharp cheddar cheese, creating a delightful blend of flavors that is both hearty and satisfying. Perfect for chilly days or cozy family dinners, each spoonful brings nostalgia and warmth, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion. Easy to prepare in just one pot, this delicious soup will have your loved ones asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Wash and chop broccoli into bite-sized florets. Finely chop onion and mince garlic.
- Saut? Vegetables: In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and garlic; saut? until soft and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Cook Broccoli: Add broccoli florets and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
- Blend: Using an immersion blender or regular blender (be cautious with hot liquids), pur?e the mixture until smooth.
- Add Cheese and Cream: Return blended soup to low heat. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted, then add heavy cream.
- Season & Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 80mg