Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A rich and cheesy American favourite, thick, golden and packed with tender broccoli florets throughout.
Total time
40 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
American
vegetarian
Ingredients
1 large headbroccoli, chopped
1onion, diced
3 clovesgarlic, minced
3 tbspbutter
3 tbspplain flour
2 cupschicken or vegetable stock
2 cupswhole milk
1 1/2 cupssharp cheddar cheese, grated
1/2 cupthickened cream
salt, pepper and nutmegto taste
Instructions
1
Melt butter in a large pot. Sauté onion and garlic 5 minutes.
2
Stir in flour, cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in stock and milk.
3
Add broccoli and simmer 15 minutes until very tender.
4
Use an immersion blender to blend about half the soup for a chunky texture.
5
Stir in cream and cheddar over low heat until melted. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
6
Serve with crusty bread.
Nutrition (estimated)
Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.
Calories
649
Protein
28.5g
Fat
52.7g
Carbs
16.4g
Fiber
0.8g
Sodium
1064mg
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