Creamy Broccoli and Cheese Soup
Warm up with this comforting broccoli and cheese soup, perfect for chilly days. This velvety dish combines fresh broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese, creating a rich flavor that will delight your taste buds. In just under 30 minutes, you can enjoy a bowl of nostalgia that brings back memories of cozy family dinners and laughter. Whether as a starter or main course, this soup is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the broccoli into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion finely.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in the chopped broccoli and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Carefully blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or by transferring it to a regular blender in batches.
- Return the pureed soup to the pot over low heat. Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar until melted and well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg