Broccoli Cheddar Soup
The ultimate comfort food, this Broccoli Cheddar Soup is creamy, cheesy, and packed with nutrition. Perfect for chilly evenings, it’s an easy weeknight dinner that everyone will love. Bring warmth and flavor to your table tonight!
Equipment
- Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 1 small Onion chopped
- 1 medium Carrot chopped
- 1 stalk Celery chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 3 tablespoons Flour AP, whole wheat or gluten-free flour
- 3 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
- 1 cup Fat Free Milk
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 to taste Fresh Black Pepper
- 6 cups Broccoli Florets chopped into small pieces, about 2 heads
- 1-1/4 cups Shredded Sharp Cheddar
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- Chop onion, carrot, celery, garlic in a chopper or mini food processor.
- In a large pot, melt the butter. Add the chopped vegetables, salt and pepper and sauté on low heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour to create a roux, cooking for 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Add the milk and increase heat to high until it comes to a boil, then add broccoli florets, Parmesan cheese, and stir well.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Cook uncovered over low heat until broccoli is cooked, about 10 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender quickly blend part of the soup for a quick second or two. If you don’t have an immersion blender, remove about 1-2 cups of soup and blend, then add it back to the soup. This helps thicken it a bit.
- Gently stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, allowing it to melt smoothly.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional cheddar cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Freezing: You can freeze the soup. Just leave out the cheese before freezing and add it back in when reheating.
- Pairing: This soup pairs wonderfully with a fresh garden salad.
- Occasions: Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings with friends.
- Texture: Adjust the thickness by blending more or less of the soup to your preference.