Description
A creamy, cheesy soup packed with healthy broccoli, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 cup Carrots, chopped
- 1/2 tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Onion, chopped
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 1/4 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 5 tbsp Butter, salted
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Half and half
- 1 cup Milk
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and carrots; sauté until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the flour, paprika, black pepper, and salt; cook for an additional minute.
- Gradually add the vegetable broth while stirring to prevent lumps, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add broccoli florets and cook until tender (about 10 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low; stir in milk and half-and-half.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning if needed, then serve warm with crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
For a vegan version, replace butter with olive oil, use plant-based milk and cheese alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: broccoli, cheddar, soup, comfort food, vegetarian