Broccoli cheese soup: A creamy delight you’ll love!
A creamy and delicious broccoli cheese soup that is perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add the broccoli florets and vegetable broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a thicker soup, blend more of the broccoli.
- Can substitute heavy cream with milk for a lighter version.
- Garnish with additional cheese or croutons if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg