Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Check out this amazing broccoli cheddar soup! It's super creamy and packed with cheesy broccoli flavor—perfect for chilly days or whenever you're in the mood for some comfort food. The best part? It's a breeze to make with simple ingredients, and it'll definitely hit the spot for a delicious and satisfying dinner.
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Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1 sweet onion chopped small
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour see notes for gluten free
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups broccoli chopped into florets
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Optional garnishes:
- cooked broccoli florets
- shredded cheddar cheese
- croutons
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic to the pot and saute for 5 to 7 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
- Add all-purpose flour and stir constantly for 1 minute.
- Stir in chicken broth, broccoli florets, thyme, dry mustard powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium low.
- Simmer for 20 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in heavy whipping cream and cheddar cheese. Cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens slightly and is hot.
- Ladle into bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use salted butter, but make sure to reduce the salt in the recipe to 1⁄4 teaspoon.
- The all-purpose flour is needed to thicken the broth, brown rice flour is a great alternative for gluten free.
- 3 cups of broccoli is equal to about 1 head of broccoli you’d buy from the grocery store.
- You can find dry mustard powder in the spice section of the grocery store.
- Sharp cheddar cheese is sometimes called “Old Cheddar” depending on where you live.
- Make sure to stir constantly when you add the flour to the onions and garlic mixture.
- This soup is often served in a bread bowl.
- Don’t use pre-shredded cheese that you buy in bags at the store. It may not melt completely in the soup. Freshly grated cheese is best.
- You can blend it if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 1069kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 23gFat: 100gSaturated Fat: 62gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 302mgSodium: 1394mgPotassium: 594mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 4176IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 591mgIron: 2mg
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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