Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

Name: Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small Onion - chopped; 1 medium Carrot - diced; 4 cups Broccoli florets; 3 cups Extra sharp cheddar cheese - shredded; 1/4 Tsp. Nutmeg; 2 Bay leaves; 6 Tbls. Butter; 3 Cups Chicken broth; 2 Cups Half & half; 1/4 Cup All-purpose flour; to taste Salt & pepper

Servings: persons

1 small Onion - chopped
1 medium Carrot - diced
4 cups Broccoli florets
3 cups Extra sharp cheddar cheese - shredded
1/4 Tsp. Nutmeg
2 Bay leaves
6 Tbls. Butter
3 Cups Chicken broth
2 Cups Half & half
1/4 Cup All-purpose flour
to taste Salt & pepper

1
In a large soup pot melt butter add onion - cook until tender.
2
With a whisk add in flour cook for 5 additional minutes, whisk in the half & half - until all lumps of flour dissolve.
3
Add in chicken broth, bay leaf, nutmeg, S&P bring to a simmer.
4
reduce heat to medium -low.
5
Cook uncovered for 20-30 minutes until thickened.
6
Add in the broccoli & Carrot and simmer until tender 20-30 minutes.
7
Remove the bay leaf and either puree in blender in small batches or blend with an immersion blender.
8
When all soup is blended smooth return to pot on stove, on medium heat.
9
Add in 2 1/2 cups of cheese to the soup and whisk until melted.
10
If soup becomes to think add in 3/4 cups of chicken broth.
11
Top soup in bowls with remaining shredded cheddar chesse
12
If serving in boule - cut a small circle in top and scoop out bread dough leaving behind a hallow bread bowl to serve soup in.
13
Replace chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.

1836

kcal

Calories

157

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small Onion - chopped, 1 medium Carrot - diced, 4 cups Broccoli florets, 3 cups Extra sharp cheddar cheese - shredded, and more.

Yes, Broccoli Cheddar Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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