Description
A creamy, rich soup packed with vibrant broccoli and melted cheddar cheese, perfect for comfort food lovers watching their carbohydrate intake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or almond milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until they soften and become fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the broccoli florets and cook for a few minutes until the broccoli begins to deepen in color and soften.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, bringing it to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer until the broccoli is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or by carefully transferring it to a regular blender. If using a regular blender, allow it to cool slightly to avoid steam buildup.
- Return the soup to low heat and stir in the heavy cream or almond milk along with the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined.
- Finally, season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional cheese or a sprinkle of freshly cracked pepper if desired.
Notes
For extra depth of flavor, consider roasting the broccoli before adding it to the soup. Use freshly grated cheddar cheese instead of pre-shredded for better melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg