Description
This Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup is rich, comforting, and loaded with tender broccoli, creamy cheese, and savory flavors. It’s an easy one-pot soup that’s perfect for cozy dinners, chilly days, and satisfying comfort food cravings.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Create the base: Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Slowly whisk in broth, followed by milk and heavy cream until smooth.
- Add broccoli, carrots, paprika, pepper, and salt. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add cheese: Reduce heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and enjoy warm with crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
For a smoother soup, blend part of the broccoli mixture before adding cheese. Use freshly shredded cheddar for the best melting texture. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy broccoli cheese soup, broccoli cheddar soup, comfort food soup, easy soup recipe, cheesy soup
