Description
A creamy and comforting soup made with fresh broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups chopped broccoli
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pot over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, cook until soft.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in broth and milk.
- Add broccoli and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Use freshly grated cheese for better melting.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra flavor.
- Blend half the soup for a smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg