Description
Thick and creamy broccoli cheddar soup perfect for chilly days and cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half & half (or whole milk)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of paprika or nutmeg for warmth
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until soft.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes. Slowly add half & half while whisking.
- Pour in chicken broth, then add broccoli and carrots. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Reduce heat, stir in shredded cheddar until melted. Season with salt, pepper, and optional paprika.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or in a bread bowl.
Notes
- Use sharp cheddar for best flavor.
- Adjust thickness with more broth or milk if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg