Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A comforting and nutritious broccoli cheddar soup perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sautéing the Onion: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Infusing Garlic: Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Adding the Broccoli: Add broccoli florets and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Blending the Soup: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth, or carefully transfer to a blender in batches.
- Creamy Addition: Return to the pot, add milk or cream, and stir in grated cheddar cheese.
- Melting Cheese: Heat gently until cheese is melted and soup is warmed through.
- Final Seasoning: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
Garnish with extra cheddar and toasted pine nuts. Pairs well with a salad or warm bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg