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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

A comforting and delicious broccoli cheddar soup, perfect for a weeknight meal. This creamy soup is easy to make and packed with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Broccoli florets
  • 4 cups Vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
  • 1 cup Milk (or half-and-half)
  • 1.5 cups Sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg optional
  • Chives or parsley chopped, for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • Immersion blender or regular blender

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  2. Add broccoli florets and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.
  3. Remove from heat. Carefully puree soup using an immersion blender or in batches in a regular blender (vent lid if using a regular blender).
  4. Return soup to pot (if using a regular blender). Stir in milk (or half-and-half), cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using).
  5. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted and soup is heated through. Do not boil.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chives or parsley, if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth and half-and-half instead of milk. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.