Description
A creamy, rich, and comforting soup made with fresh broccoli, sharp cheddar cheese, and a velvety smooth base. Perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (optional)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until soft. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Make the Roux: Sprinkle in flour and whisk continuously for about 1 minute until smooth.
- Add Liquids: Gradually whisk in the broth, followed by milk and heavy cream. Stir well to combine.
- Cook the Broccoli: Add chopped broccoli, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Simmer for 15 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Blend (Optional): For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to partially blend the mixture, leaving some texture.
- Add Cheese: Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in shredded cheddar cheese and Dijon mustard. Stir until the cheese is fully melted and the soup is creamy.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra cheese or croutons if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, use more cheese or a little extra flour in the roux.
- A hand blender can help achieve a smoother consistency, but leaving some broccoli pieces gives a nice texture.
- Serve with crusty bread or in a bread bowl for an extra treat!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: broccoli cheddar soup, creamy soup, easy soup recipe, cheesy broccoli soup, comfort food