5 from 15 votes
Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
Broccoli Cheddar Soup blends tender broccoli and grated carrots with a velvety base made from butter, flour, half-and-half, and chicken broth. The mix is seasoned with garlic, paprika, and black pepper before being enriched with sharp cheddar cheese. The result is a creamy soup with a balance of savory, cheesy flavors and soft vegetable textures, suitable for cozy lunches or dinners.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
576 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Soup, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp butter unsalted
- 4 cups broccoli chopped florets
- 1 cup carrot grated
- 1/2 cup yellow onion diced
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 4 cups chicken broth (or any broth you like)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese I use sharp, shredded
Instructions
- Add the oil and butter to a large soup pot and place it over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted, add the broccoli, carrots, and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-8 minutes, until the onion is translucent and the broccoli is soft.
- Add the minced garlic and flour. Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
- Add one cup of the half & half. Stir until smooth. Repeat with the remaining half & half.
- Add the broth, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper. Stir well. Bring the liquid to a simmer. Cook 5 minutes.
- Add the cheese to the soup. Stir until the cheese is melted and well incorporated.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4th of the recipe
Calories
576kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
1568mg
(65%)
Potassium
690mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
7071IU
(141%)
Vitamin C
87mg
(97%)
Calcium
507mg
(51%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 576
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4th of the recipe | |
| Calories | 576kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1568mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 690mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 7071IU | 141% |
| Vitamin C | 87mg | 97% |
| Calcium | 507mg | 51% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.