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Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a nutritious comforting soup the whole family will love.

Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Servings: 7 people
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 20 g unsalted butter or vegan spread
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 1 large carrot finely chopped
  • 3 celery stalks finely sliced
  • 1 broccoli head about 375g, split into florets & stem chopped
  • 1 large potato diced
  • 900 ml vegetable stock
  • 250 ml milk or oat drink
  • 120 g extra mature Cheddar cheese or vegan Cheddar
  • sea salt flakes
  • ground black pepper
Optional garnish
  • chilli & garlic seasoning ground

Instructions

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  1. Melt the oil and butter in a large pan over a medium to low heat.
  2. Add the onion, carrot and celery (mirepoix) and sweat under a lid until softened (about 10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in the broccoli and potato.
  4. Add the stock, salt and pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil then lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove from the heat and add 250 ml milk.
  7. Use a stick blender to blend the soup.
  8. Stir in the grated Cheddar cheese until melted.
  9. Gently re-heat and serve with an optional grinding of chilli & garlic seasoning.

Notes

  • Be sure to use Extra Mature Cheddar as it makes a big difference to the flavour of this soup.