Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Ingredients
- 1 stickunsalted butter
- 1yellow onion
diced
- 6garlic cloves
minced
- 2 ccarrots
shredded
- ½ call purpose flour
- 4 cchicken broth
- 4 cheavy cream
can use half and half or whole milk, but the soup won't be quite as thick
- 5 cfresh broccoli
chopped
- 3 cfreshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tsplawry's seasoning salt
- 1 tsppaprika
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 1 pinchnutmeg
Directions
- 1
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat
- 2
Add the onion and season with the Lawry's seasoning salt, paprika, black pepper and nutmeg. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes, just until the garlic is fragrant
- 3
Add the carrots and give it a quick stir
- 4
Stir in the flour and let it cook down for 2-3 minutes
- 5
Add the chicken broth and the heavy cream (or half and half)
- 6
Bring to a gentle boil then add the broccoli
- 7
Stir it up, put the lid on, and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. You will notice the soup starting to thicken during this time
- 8
After 15 minutes, the soup should be thick and the broccoli should be soft but not mushy
- 9
Turn the heat to low, add in the cheese and stir until it is completely melted. Salt and pepper to taste if needed
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About this Recipe
Craving a bowl of ultimate comfort that feels like a warm hug on a chilly evening? This Broccoli Cheddar Soup is your answer, delivering a truly rich and super decadent experience perfect for fall and winter.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe shines by layering classic, comforting flavors. The foundation of butter, sweet yellow onion, and fragrant garlic builds incredible depth, while the blend of all-purpose flour and chicken broth creates a wonderfully smooth base. What truly makes this soup stand out is the generous amount of freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese and rich heavy cream, ensuring every spoonful is incredibly creamy and satisfying.
What to Expect
Prepare for a hearty, savory soup where tender, chopped broccoli and sweet shredded carrots are enveloped in a velvety, golden cheddar broth. The aroma alone will have your family gathering in the kitchen. It's designed to be a substantial dinner, offering a deeply satisfying taste that strikes the perfect balance between cheesy indulgence and wholesome vegetables. You'll find it thick, luxurious, and utterly comforting, a true treat for your taste buds.
Customization & Variations
This Broccoli Cheddar Soup offers a few easy tweaks to suit your preferences. While heavy cream delivers the most decadent result, you can use half and half or whole milk for a slightly lighter, though less thick, consistency. Feel free to adjust the amount of fresh broccoli or shredded carrots to your liking, ensuring you still get that perfect vegetable-to-soup ratio. For an extra kick of warmth, you can always increase the paprika slightly.
Serving & Context
Serve this luxurious soup as the star of your dinner table, especially on those evenings when you crave something truly comforting and filling. It pairs wonderfully with a crusty loaf of bread for dipping, making it a complete and satisfying meal that your whole family is sure to adore.