Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
A rich, creamy broccoli cheddar soup made with fresh vegetables, sharp cheddar, and cozy comfort in every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes for the perfect weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk or unsweetened almond milk
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 3 cups broccoli florets chopped
- 1 large carrot julienned or finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded, about 2 heaping cups
- homemade croutons for serving, optional
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, a pinch of salt, and several turns of freshly ground pepper. Cook until the onion is soft and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for one more minute.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture. Whisk continuously for 1 to 2 minutes, just until the flour turns a light golden color.
- Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Once smooth, stir in the vegetable broth to create the soup base.
- Add the chopped broccoli, julienned carrot, and Dijon mustard. Stir everything together and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the broccoli is fork-tender and the soup thickens slightly.
- Turn the heat to low. Gradually add the shredded cheddar cheese in handfuls, stirring between each addition. Let it melt slowly into the soup.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with homemade croutons if desired.
Notes
- Grate your own cheese for the smoothest melt.
- Keep the heat low when adding cheese to prevent grittiness.
- Cut broccoli into small pieces for quicker cooking and better texture.
- Reheat gently over low heat, stirring often.
Nutrition
Calories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 17gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 610mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7g
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