Description
A rich and creamy broccoli cheddar soup that warms you up on chilly days.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 cup Carrots, chopped
- 1/2 tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Onion, chopped
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 1/4 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 5 tbsp Butter, salted
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Half and half
- 1 cup Milk
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté the chopped onion, minced garlic, and carrots until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the flour, paprika, black pepper, and salt; cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the vegetable broth while stirring continuously.
- Cook the broccoli florets in the mixture until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the milk and half-and-half.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
Notes
Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: broccoli cheddar soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe