Description
A comforting and creamy soup made with fresh broccoli and rich cheddar cheese, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onions and garlic over medium heat until translucent.
- Add the chopped broccoli and broth, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for about 10-15 minutes, until the broccoli is tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or transfer to a blender in batches.
- Stir in the cream and cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
For a smoother texture, blend the soup longer. Thicken the soup by adding more cheese. Experiment with different spices and vegetables!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: soup, broccoli, cheese, vegetarian, comfort food