Description
This Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights in. Creamy and cheesy, with the goodness of broccoli and carrots, it’s a hearty soup that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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Broccoli Cheese Soup Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 cups 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
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Saute Onion and Garlic: Add the chopped onion and cook until soft. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture and stir continuously to form a roux.
- Whisk in Broth and Milk: Slowly whisk in broth and milk until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Add Vegetables: Add broccoli and carrots, then simmer until tender.
- Stir in Cheese: Reduce heat, stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and nutmeg. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, partially puree the soup before adding cheese.
- For best melting results, shred cheese fresh from a block.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
