Broccoli Cheddar Soup
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4.3
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Description
This Broccoli Cheddar Soup starts with sauteed onions in butter, to which peeled, cubed potatoes and chicken broth are added and cooked until the potatoes soften. The mixture is partially pureed to create a smooth base with some potato chunks remaining. Broccoli florets and whole milk are added next and cooked just until the broccoli is al dente to retain some texture.
Cheddar cheese mixed with flour is gradually incorporated to thicken the soup and infuse it with cheese flavor. Freshly ground black pepper and additional salt adjust the seasoning. The resulting soup is creamy and rich with tender vegetables and melted cheese throughout.
This soup is hearty enough for a light meal and pairs well with bread or a side salad. Using fresh broccoli provides a fresh taste, though frozen broccoli can also be used in a pinch.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 yellow onion chopped, medium
- 3 potato peeled and cubed, large, white
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cups milk whole
- 3 cups cheddar cheese medium, shredded
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, until softened, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cubed potatoes, chicken broth, and kosher salt and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a rolling simmer and cook the potatoes for about 8 minutes or until soft and easily pierced with a fork. Whiz the potatoes and broth with an immersion blender to the consistency you desire (I like to leave some chunks of potato), or mash with a potato masher.
- Add the broccoli florets and the milk and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cooking for 5-7 minutes or until the broccoli is al denté.
- Toss the cheese with the flour and add to the soup 1 cup at a time, stirring until melted before adding the next batch of cheese. Season with black pepper and more salt to taste.
Notes
- Fresh broccoli is recommended for best flavor and texture, but frozen broccoli can be substituted if needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 922mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 822mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1042IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 79mg | 88% |
| Calcium | 475mg | 48% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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