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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Broccoli and sharp cheddar come together in a creamy, family-friendly soup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tbsp 42 g butter
  • 1 medium onion about 150 g, diced
  • 3 tbsp 24 g all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups 960 ml low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 4 cups 360 g small broccoli florets
  • 1 medium carrot about 100 g, grated
  • 1 cup 240 ml milk
  • 2 cups 225 g shredded sharp cheddar
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot. Cook onion for 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  2. Gradually whisk in broth until smooth. Add broccoli, carrot, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, until the broccoli is tender. Lightly blend part of the soup if desired.
  4. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in milk, then add cheddar by handfuls until melted. Do not boil.

Notes

Estimated nutrition per serving is shown in this recipe’s nutrition information. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes. Optional toppings, extra side dishes and unspecified added salt are excluded from the base estimate.