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Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

A warm and comforting soup made with fresh broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese, perfect for cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Fresh Ingredients
  • 4 cups broccoli florets Fresh, chopped
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • immersion blender

Method
 

  1. Wash and chop the broccoli florets into smaller pieces.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and carrot, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  3. Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the chopped broccoli and cook for another 5-7 minutes until tender.
  5. Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender.
  6. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 20gFiber: 3g

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and cheese with nutritional yeast.

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