Description
A comforting and cheesy Broccoli Cheddar Soup, perfect for chilly days, packed with nutrients and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the onions and garlic: Melt butter in a pot over medium heat, add onions and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add broccoli and broth: Stir in broccoli florets and vegetable broth, then bring to a boil.
- Simmer the soup: Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Puree the soup: Use an immersion blender or carefully transfer to a regular blender to puree until smooth.
- Add milk and cheese: Return soup to low heat, stir in milk or cream and shredded cheese until melted.
- Season to taste: Add salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot: Ladle soup into bowls and enjoy.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or side salad; can be garnished with croutons or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Creamy Soup, Comfort Food, Vegetarian Soup, Nutritious Soup