Description
Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a delightful blend of fresh broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese, creating a velvety, heartwarming dish perfect for chilly days. This comforting soup is not only easy to make but also brings back fond memories with every spoonful. Serve it alongside crusty bread for an indulgent treat that warms both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and saut? until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the chopped broccoli and vegetable broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or by carefully transferring it to a regular blender.
- Return the blended soup to low heat; stir in heavy cream and grated cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or croutons.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 351
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 78mg