Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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Serves: 4-6
Active Kitchen Time: 20-30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Fresh:

  • 1 onion

  • 1 clove garlic

  • 2 large crowns broccoli

  • 1 large carrot

  • 4 Tbsp butter

  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

  • ½ cup heavy cream

Pantry:

  • 1 tsp kosher salt

  • ¼ cup flour

  • ½ tsp black pepper

  • 4 cups vegetable broth

Suggested Side:

  • Serve in bread bowls or with a sliced baguette for dipping. This soup is very filling, but it also can make a great side to a BLT or any other half sandwich.

Recipe Steps

Cut 1 onion in half and peel. Cut away ends, cut into strips, and dice. Add to small bowl.

Smash and peel 1 clove garlic. Mince and add to onion. Set aside.

Cut 2 large crowns broccoli into small pieces. Measure 5 cups. Add to separate large bowl.

Grate 1 large carrot on large holes of box grater. Add to broccoli. Set aside.

Melt 4 Tbsp butter in pot over medium heat.

Add onion, garlic, and 1 tsp kosher salt to pot.

Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8-10 minutes.

Add ¼ cup flour. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add ½ tsp black pepper and 4 cups vegetable broth. Bring to boil over high heat, then reduce to low. Simmer 5 minutes to thicken.

Add broccoli and carrots. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.

Carefully add hot soup to blender. Puree until smooth.

Add soup, ½ cup heavy cream and 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese to pot. Stir until melted and season to taste. TASTE & SHARE!

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Recipe Notes

  • Use frozen broccoli and carrots to cut down on chopping time.

  • Use an immersion blender to quickly blend the soup directly in the pot.

  • Dairy-Free: Use dairy-free butter, such as Earth Balance or Melt. Use dairy-free shredded cheddar cheese, such as So Delicious, Follow Your Heart, or Violife. Use dairy-free heavy cream, such as Silk. Alternatively, replace with dairy-free milk such as almond, cashew, soy, or pea protein.

  • Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free flour, such as Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Baking Flour or King Arthur Flour.

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