Description
A warm and comforting dish packed with nutrients from broccoli and rich cheddar cheese, perfect for any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash the broccoli and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, melt some butter. Add the diced onions and minced garlic, sauté until onions are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the Broth: Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth, increase the heat to bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the Broccoli: Add the chopped broccoli and cook until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Mix in the Cream: Gradually stir in the heavy cream until well combined.
- Cheese Time: Slowly add the shredded cheddar while stirring constantly to melt evenly.
- Taste and Season: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
- Serve Hot: Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy hot.
Notes
For a thicker soup, consider pureeing a portion of it and for different flavors, experiment with additional vegetables or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg