Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A soul-soothing bowl of creamy goodness, this Broccoli Cheddar Soup wraps you in warmth and nostalgia.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups Fresh Broccoli, chopped
- 2 medium Carrots, julienned
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Cream
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
Instructions
- Prep your veggies: wash and chop your broccoli into bite-sized florets and julienne your carrots.
- Sauté the veggies: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, add carrots, and sauté for about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the broccoli and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for about 10-15 minutes until broccoli is fork-tender.
- Blend until smooth with an immersion blender or carefully transfer to a regular blender in batches.
- Add the cream and cheddar cheese, stirring over low heat until cheese melts completely.
- Final touches: If you reserved any broccoli florets, add them back in now.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or cheesy garlic toast. Adding fresh herbs can elevate the presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: broccoli cheddar soup, creamy soup, comfort food
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