Description
Indulge in a cozy bowl of homemade Broccoli Cheese Soup that’s rich, creamy, and loaded with cheesy goodness. This comforting soup is perfect for chilly days and sure to warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Broccoli Cheese Soup Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped small
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Cook Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion and cook until soft, then stir in the garlic.
- Make Roux: Sprinkle in the flour and stir to form a roux.
- Add Broth and Milk: Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk until smooth.
- Add Veggies: Mix in broccoli and carrots, simmer until tender.
- Stir in Cheese: Gradually add and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, simmer uncovered or add more cheese.
- You can blend for a smoother texture or leave chunky.
- Enjoy with crusty bread or in a bread bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
