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Bowl of creamy broccoli cheddar soup recipe with broccoli florets and melted cheddar cheese

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

A simple and comforting soup with tender broccoli and melted cheddar cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups broccoli florets chopped
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Blender or immersion blender

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
  2. Add broccoli and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until broccoli is tender.
  3. Use a blender or immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
  4. Return the soup to the pot. Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
  5. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 16gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a thicker soup, blend only half the broccoli. For extra flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg.

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