Description
Indulge in the creamy comfort of homemade Broccoli Cheddar Soup with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a cozy night in or as a starter for your next dinner party, this soup is sure to be a hit with everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
Base:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Liquid:
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
Veggies and Cheese:
- 3 cups broccoli florets, chopped small
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Make Roux: Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stir continuously for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Add Liquids: Whisk in chicken broth, milk, and cream. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Cook Veggies: Add broccoli and carrots, simmer until tender.
- Melt Cheese: Reduce heat, stir in cheddar until smooth.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, partially puree the soup before adding cheese.
- Use freshly grated cheese for a smoother melt.
- Vegetarian option: Use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
