5 from 12 votes
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Broccoli Cheddar Soup blends sautéed onion and garlic with broccoli, carrots, and sharp cheddar cheese in a creamy base made with chicken broth and half-and-half. The soup is thickened with flour and flavored with Dijon mustard, cayenne, and turmeric, giving it a subtle warmth and depth without overpowering the mildness of the vegetables. It's hearty and comforting, ideal for a warming lunch or light dinner.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
316 kcal
Course:
Soup
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoon butter
- 1 onion chopped, small
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/3 cup flour
- 5 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 4 cups broccoli coarsely chopped
- 1 cup carrot matchstick-cut
- 1 cup half-and-half or half any milk, half cream
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded sharp
- salt if needed
Instructions
- Melt butter in large saucepan. Add onion and garlic and sauté until tender. Stir in mustard, cayenne and turmeric.
- Add flour and stir until completely combined. Add broth slowly, a half cup to a cup at a time, whisking to keep flour lumps from forming. When incorporated bring back to a boil and stir until thickened.
- Add carrots and broccoli and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in half and half, then add cheese in handfuls, stirring to melt. Taste and adjust salt.
- Serve warm, with croutons if you would like.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
316kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
1068mg
(45%)
Potassium
422mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
4583IU
(92%)
Vitamin C
57mg
(63%)
Calcium
362mg
(36%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1068mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 422mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 4583IU | 92% |
| Vitamin C | 57mg | 63% |
| Calcium | 362mg | 36% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.