Description
A rich and comforting broccoli cheddar soup recipe.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.
- Carefully transfer the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and blend until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot. Stir in milk, cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Heat gently until cheese is melted and soup is heated through. Do not boil.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, use less milk or add a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water).
- Garnish with extra shredded cheddar cheese or croutons if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: broccoli cheddar soup, creamy soup, cheese soup, vegetable soup, easy soup recipe