Description
A creamy and nutritious broccoli cheddar soup that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk (or a dairy-free alternative)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: croutons for topping
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and vegetable broth, bringing to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer until the broccoli is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired consistency.
- Stir in milk and cheddar cheese, letting the cheese melt fully.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with croutons if desired.
Notes
Let the soup cool slightly before adding cheese to prevent curdling. Use gluten-free croutons for a suitable topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg