Description
A comforting and creamy Loaded Broccoli Cheddar Soup, perfect for chilly evenings, filled with the warmth of home-cooked goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of fresh broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: a pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onions and a pinch of salt. Sauté until translucent, then add minced garlic.
- Add broccoli florets and stir to coat in the buttery mixture, cooking for a few minutes until they begin to soften.
- Sprinkle flour over the broccoli and stir to create a roux, cooking for a minute to remove the raw flour taste.
- Gradually pour in the broth, stirring until well combined, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat and stir in the milk or cream until you achieve a rich, creamy texture.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar until melted.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg. Serve hot with extra cheddar or toasted bread.
Notes
For a smoother soup, blend it with an immersion blender. Reserve some broccoli florets before blending for added texture. Avoid high heat when melting cheese to prevent graininess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: broccoli cheddar soup, creamy soup, comfort food