Description
The Ultimate Broccoli Cheese Soup is a creamy, comforting dish that warms your soul with every spoonful. With its velvety texture and rich flavors, this soup transforms fresh broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese into an irresistible delight. Perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings with friends, this recipe is quick to prepare and pairs beautifully with crusty bread or croutons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or milk for a lighter version)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for about 5 minutes until bright green.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, cover the broccoli completely, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or countertop blender.
- Return the blended soup to the pot over low heat. Gradually stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and simmer for another 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg