Description
A creamy and delicious broccoli cheddar soup that’s healthy and perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or dairy alternative
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the broccoli florets and pour in the vegetable broth, bringing to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer until the broccoli is tender, about 10-12 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or regular blender.
- Return the soup to medium heat and stir in the milk and shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.
Notes
This soup is versatile—try different cheeses or add spinach for more nutrition. It can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or frozen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg