Description
A straightforward recipe for creamy broccoli cheddar soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups chopped fresh broccoli florets
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, add broccoli and carrots. Bring to a simmer and cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour into milk until smooth.
- Slowly pour the milk mixture into the simmering soup, stirring constantly until the soup thickens.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Do not boil after adding cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a smoother soup, blend half the soup mixture before adding the cheese.
- Use fresh, sharp cheddar for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: broccoli cheddar soup, cheese soup, quick soup, vegetable soup