The Best Broccoli Cheddar Soup
The best broccoli soup is made with fresh broccoli florets and shredded cheddar cheese cooked in a flavorful, creamy broth.
Ingredients
- ½ stick Butter
- 1 small Onion, diced
- 1 cup Carrots, shredded
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- ¼ cup Flour
- 2 cups Vegetable Broth
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 3 cups Broccoli Florets, chopped into small and medium sized pieces
- 3 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 1 tbs Garlic Powder
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté the diced onion and shredded carrot in a little bit of olive oil.
- Lightly season them with salt and pepper and once the vegetables are soft, add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Add the flower and stir it into the vegetables for two minutes.
- Slowly stir in the vegetable broth and let the soup thicken up over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped broccoli and put a lid on the pot. Let the broccoli cook for 15 minutes.
- Slowly stir in the heavy cream.
- Stir in the shredded cheese and season the soup with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Finally, let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes. Serve warm and enjoy!