Description
A comforting and creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup that’s perfect for chilly days. Packed with tender broccoli, rich cheddar cheese, and a hint of onion, this soup is a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ onion, chopped
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 2½ cups broccoli, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Toasted sliced baguette
Instructions
- Place a large pot over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Add the chopped onion and sweat for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the chicken stock and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Add the finely diced celery and chopped broccoli. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Let simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the whole milk and continue to simmer until the soup thickens enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar in small handfuls, waiting for each batch to melt before adding more.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as necessary. Top with additional cheddar cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken stock with vegetable stock and use plant-based milk.
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or other vegetables like carrots for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg