Description
A rich and comforting bowl of broccoli cheddar soup that balances creamy goodness with wholesome nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of broccoli florets
- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 cups of vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup of milk or cream
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: cooked chicken for additional protein
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Toss in the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until they’re soft and translucent.
- Add the broccoli florets to the pot and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
- Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until it’s smooth, or leave it a bit chunky if preferred.
- Stir in the milk or cream along with the shredded cheddar cheese until well combined and melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, optionally with crusty bread on the side.
Notes
For a thicker soup, mash some of the broccoli after blending. Add a hint of nutmeg for elevated flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg