Description
A rich, creamy broccoli cheddar soup made with tender broccoli florets, melted cheddar cheese, and a buttery smooth base. Perfect for cozy winter nights.
Ingredients
4 tbsp butter
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp flour
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
4 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 cup shredded carrots
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
4 tbsp butter
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp flour
3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
4 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 cup shredded carrots
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Pinch of nutmeg
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute cashew cream.
Add cooked chicken for extra protein.
Reheats perfectly for meal prep lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 monites
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 690
- Fat: 23
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 65mg