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A ladel full of broccoli and cheddar soup in a white bowl

Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

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A hearty and creamy soup with broccoli, cheddar cheese, and carrots.
5 from 9 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 369 kcal

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or other large pot
  • Whisk
  • Spoon
  • Bowl

Ingredients
 
 

  • cups broccoli chopped, about 1 medium head
  • cups mild cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup carrots shredded, about 1 large carrot
  • ½ cup onion chopped
  • 5 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat the Dutch oven on medium-high heat with a tablespoon of butter and the chopped onions. Cook until the onions have turned translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the Dutch oven and place in a bowl and set aside.
  • Return the Dutch oven back to the stove and on medium-high heat melt the remaining ¼ cup butter and the flour. Whisk continuously until the flour starts to turn a light colored brown. Continue to whisk and slowly pour in the milk until the flour is evenly dispersed in the milk.
  • Add the cream, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and chicken broth whisking continuously until it comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and for 5 minutes. Add the carrots, onion, and broccoli and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and add the cheddar cheese and stir until melted.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 369kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 12gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 583mgPotassium: 314mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3982IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 339mgIron: 1mg
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Keyword 30 min meals, Broccoli, Cheddar, Hearty
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