Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Creamy broccoli cheddar soup is rich, cheesy comfort in a bowl, loaded with tender broccoli. It is the cozy soup that rivals any cafe version. Serve it in a bread bowl for the ultimate treat.
- ⏱ 35 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 500 g broccoli
- 250 g sharp cheddar
- 1 each onion and carrot
- 3 tbsp each butter and flour
- 1 L total milk and broth
Instructions
- Saute the onion and carrot in butter until soft.
- Stir in the flour and cook 1 minute, then whisk in the broth and milk.
- Add the broccoli florets and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Lightly mash or partly blend, leaving some texture.
- Off the heat, stir in the grated cheddar a handful at a time until melted and smooth.
- Season and serve hot, ideally in a bread bowl.
💡 Chef's tip
Leave some of the broccoli in small pieces rather than blending it all, so the soup has a pleasant texture.
Adding the grated cheese off the heat, a handful at a time, keeps the soup silky, since boiling the cheese makes it seize into grainy clumps.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Protein: 18 g
- Carbs: 18 g
- Fat: 24 g
