Description
A velvety broccoli cheddar soup that blends fresh broccoli, sharp cheddar, and creamy broth into a comforting bowl. This one‑pot recipe uses simple pantry staples—onion, garlic, vegetable broth, heavy cream, and a pinch of paprika to create depth and richness without fuss. Ready in under 30 minutes, it serves six, freezes well, and makes leftovers delicious. Perfect for chilly evenings, it’s a classic American comfort food that’s easy to customize with extra cheese or a dash of spice and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Cook, stirring, until cheese melts and soup is heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- For extra richness
- use full‑fat cheddar and a splash of extra cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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