Easy Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
Easy creamy broccoli cheddar soup is loaded with sharp cheddar cheese and tender bite-size broccoli floating in a velvety cream broth. It's gluten-free, and ready in just 20 minutes.
Servings 6
Calories 286kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1/2 cup of onion chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 3 cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1 cup of milk
- 4 cups of broccoli cut into bite-size florets
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 8 ounces of aged sharp cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
- Heat butter in a 3-quart heavy bottom pot. Add onions and garlic and saute about 5 minutes. Then add you chicken broth and stir.2 tablespoons of butter, 1/2 cup of onion, 2 cloves of garlic, 3 cups of chicken broth
- Next add broccoli, cream, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring up to a boil and then simmer for about five minutes until the broccoli is tender.1 cup of heavy cream, 1 cup of milk, 4 cups of broccoli, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- Finally, remove the pot from the heat, and whisk in your cheese until it melts. Please note: High heat can cause the cheese to curdle so be sure the temperature is very low (150 ℉).8 ounces of aged sharp cheddar cheese
- Serve warm garnished with some extra cheese.
Notes
- I recommend aged cheddar cheese that you grate yourself. Just give it a quick spin in the food processor. Zip, zip and it's done. The pre-grated type that comes in a zip lock bag contains preservatives meant to keep the shreds from clumping together in the bag. It doesn't melt quite as well.
- I love the delicate flavor of this soup. There are a few add-ins you could go with. Cinnamon would be very nice with this soup. If you like some spiciness, a pinch of cayenne pepper will do the trick. Or you could add chopped bacon, bite-size cooked chicken or turkey, or cooked, diced potatoes (if you're not low carb). It's up to you.
- Have a cup on its own or pair it with any of my delicious dinner recipes, such as these amazing slow cooker pork chops, mouthwatering chicken and peppers, crispy salmon cakes, or perfect pan-seared steaks.
- To save leftover soup, let it cool and store it in an airtight jar. It will keep for three days in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.9g
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