Description
A creamy and hearty soup filled with nutritious broccoli and cheddar cheese, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the onions and garlic over medium heat until translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the chopped broccoli and broth to the pot, bringing it to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with crusty bread on the side.
Notes
Use fresh broccoli and high-quality cheese for the best flavor. Adjust consistency as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg