Cozy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A heartwarming, creamy soup bursting with bold flavors, perfect for any chilly day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Broccoli, cut into small florets
- 1 cup Carrots, diced
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- ½ cup Cream
- 4 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth
- 1 Onion, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Wash and chop all your vegetables.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, add olive oil or butter and sauté diced onion for 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another 30 seconds.
- Add Carrots and Broccoli: Stir in chopped carrots and broccoli, cooking together for a few minutes.
- Pour in the Broth: Add 4 cups of broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Blend it Up: Use an immersion blender or a traditional blender to blend until smooth.
- Cheese It Up: Return blended soup to pot and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Add the Cream: Stir in cream or dairy-free option and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve It Up: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with extra cheddar or green onions.
Notes
For variations, try adding red pepper flakes for spice or experiment with herbs for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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