Description
This creamy broccoli cheddar soup recipe delivers a velvety blend of fresh broccoli, sharp cheddar cheese, and rich heavy cream, creating a comforting bowl perfect for chilly evenings. Ready in just 30 minutes, it combines simple pantry staples with wholesome vegetables for a satisfying, family‑friendly meal. Ideal as a starter or main, this soup offers indulgent flavor without heavy effort, making it a go‑to weeknight dinner option. Serve it with crusty bread for extra texture and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables. Wash broccoli, cut into florets, dice onion, mince garlic.
- Sauté aromatics. Heat oil, add onion and garlic, cook until soft.
- Simmer broccoli. Add broccoli and broth, boil then simmer until tender.
- Blend and enrich. Puree soup, stir in heavy cream.
- Finish with cheese and season. Add cheddar, melt, season, and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use smoked cheddar. Adjust salt based on broth. Soup thickens when cooled
- thin with broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soups & Stews
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
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