Broccoli Cheese Soup
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Broccoli Cheese Soup
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This easy Broccoli Cheese Soup is rich, creamy, and super cheesy! Everyone loves this classic soup recipe with tender broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese. It is the perfect comforting meal for a cold day or any day!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 1 cup chopped broccoli stems
- 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and carrots and cook until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
- Add the butter and stir until melted. When the butter is melted, whisk in the flour.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly pour in the broth and half-and-half. Stir until the flour dissolves into the liquid. Add the salt, dried mustard, paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir and let the soup simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until it thickens a little.
- Add the broccoli and broccoli stems and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the broccoli is tender.
- Stir in 2 cups of the cheese and stir until melted. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top each bowl with a little extra shredded cheese. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
334kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
798mg
(33%)
Potassium
345mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
3780IU
(76%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
355mg
(36%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 798mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 345mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3780IU | 76% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 355mg | 36% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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