Description
A quick and satisfying soup made with fresh broccoli and creamy cheddar cheese, perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 4 cups of vegetable broth
- 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil or butter
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Once the broccoli is cooked, use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot and stir in heavy cream, grated cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Heat over low heat until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a thicker soup, blend longer or add more cheese. You can customize with other veggies or proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: broccoli cheddar soup, quick soup, comfort food, vegetarian soup