Description
A creamy, rich, and flavorful Broccoli Cheddar Soup, perfect for chilly evenings and packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 cup Carrots, chopped
- 1/2 tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Onion, chopped
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 1/4 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 5 tbsp Butter, salted
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Half and half
- 1 cup Milk
Instructions
- Melt the Butter: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Let it sizzle for a moment, allowing its rich flavor to fill the air.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and carrots into the pot. Cook these until they are softened, which usually takes about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mix in the Dry Ingredients: Once the vegetables are ready, stir in the flour, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Cook this mixture for an additional minute.
- Add Vegetable Broth: Gradually pour in the vegetable broth while stirring constantly. Bring this mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the Broccoli: Toss in the broccoli florets and allow them to cook until they are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the Dairy: Reduce the heat to low, and then stir in the milk and half-and-half.
- Add the Cheese: Stir continually until the cheese melts completely and the soup becomes creamy.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste your soup and adjust the seasoning if necessary with additional salt or pepper. Serve warm with some crusty bread or crackers on the side.
Notes
Serve in warm bowls or mugs. Consider adding toppings like chopped green onions or croutons for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg