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Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
This 30-minute broccoli cheddar soup is made from scratch with fresh broccoli florets in a creamy broth loaded with sharp cheddar cheese.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 615 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 6 cups broccoli florets about 1 1/2 pounds
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice 1 medium white onion and cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Set aside.
- Heat 3 tablespoons salted butter and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add in the onion. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to soften
- Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Stir in 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Cook until the flour is toasted and slightly golden, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the 4 cups vegetable broth, 2 cups milk. and 2 cups heavy cream. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Add in 6 cups broccoli florets.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the soup has thickened and the broccoli has softened. Add 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese and stir. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste.
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Notes
- You can totally use frozen broccoli in this recipe. You’ll need about 20 to 24 ounces. Frozen broccoli will only need to simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, so you’ll save time on both the prep and the simmering.
- You can totally use frozen broccoli in this recipe. You’ll need about 20 to 24 ounces. Frozen broccoli will only need to simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, so you’ll save time on both the prep and the simmering.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
615kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
53g
(82%)
Saturated Fat
32g
(160%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
171mg
(57%)
Sodium
1007mg
(42%)
Potassium
539mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2763IU
(55%)
Vitamin C
84mg
(93%)
Calcium
477mg
(48%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 615
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 615kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 32g | 160% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 171mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1007mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 539mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2763IU | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 93% |
| Calcium | 477mg | 48% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.