Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

45 mins
easy
6 servings

A comforting and flavorful creamy broccoli cheddar soup, perfect for a chilly evening. This recipe is quick, easy, and packed with wholesome ingredients.

SoupVegetarianWinter

Equipment Needed

  • Blender
  • Large Pot

Ingredients

  • 4.00 tablespoonsUnsalted Butter(Use high-quality butter for the best flavor.)
  • 0.50 mediumOnion(Diced finely.)
  • 1.50 poundsBroccoli(Florets and stems separated and chopped.)
  • 0.50 teaspoonGround Mustard(Adds a nice kick.)
  • 0.50 teaspoonSalt(To taste.)
  • 0.50 teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground for best flavor.)
  • 4.00 tablespoonsFlour(All-purpose flour.)
  • 2.00 cupsVegetable Stock(Low-sodium preferred.)
  • 3.00 cupsHalf and Half(For creaminess.)
  • 1.00 pinchNutmeg(A touch of warmth.)
  • 8.00 ouncesCheddar Cheese(Sharp cheddar, grated.)

Instructions

1

Melt butter in a large pot. Add diced onion and broccoli stems, sauté 3 minutes.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Stir in mustard, salt, and pepper. Sauté until softened (4 minutes).

Estimated time: 4 minutes

3

Add flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in vegetable stock and half and half.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

4

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer. Add nutmeg and broccoli florets.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

5

Simmer, covered, until broccoli is tender (15 minutes).

Estimated time: 15 minutes

6

Transfer 2 cups of soup to a blender and blend until smooth.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in the cheddar cheese.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

8

Stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

9

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese if desired.

Estimated time: 1 minutes