Broccoli and Cheddar Soup: Easy Comfort Food You’ll Love
Deliciously creamy and cheesy, this Broccoli and Cheddar Soup is the perfect comfort food for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Add broccoli and vegetable broth to the pot, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, blend longer or add more cheese.
- Try adding other vegetables for additional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg