Description
A creamy and delicious gluten-free version of the classic Broccoli Cheddar Soup. Made with fresh broccoli, sharp cheddar cheese, and a rich, velvety base—perfect for a cozy and satisfying meal!
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 (gluten-free)
- 2 cups whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or dairy-free alternative)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (or dairy-free alternative)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or gluten-free 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: Mix cornstarch with ¼ cup of cold broth to create a slurry. Stir into the pot and cook for 1 minute.
- Add Liquids: Gradually whisk in the remaining 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 gluten-free croutons if desired.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use almond milk, coconut milk, and dairy-free cheese.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, use an extra tablespoon of cornstarch.
- Serve with gluten-free bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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