4.7 from 36 votes
Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Crazy Easy)
This broccoli cheddar soup is loaded with tender broccoli, sharp cheddar cheese, and a delicious broth. It's oh-so-creamy and comforting — bring on the seconds!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 289 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 large carrot chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups Half & Half
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups broccoli chopped
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and garlic and sauté for 5-8 minutes until softened.
- Add the flour and cook a few minutes, mixing until well incorporated.
- Gradually whisk in the broth, then stir in the half & half and season. Bring the soup to a simmer while stirring.
- Add the broccoli. Cook for about 10-15 minutes on low heat until tender, stirring often to prevent the bottom of your pot from scorching.
- Turn off the heat and mix in the cheese until smoothly melted. If needed, add salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
289kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
553mg
(23%)
Potassium
275mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2473IU
(49%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
302mg
(30%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 289kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 553mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2473IU | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 302mg | 30% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.