Broccoli Cheddar Soup
This broccoli cheddar soup is rich, creamy and delivers classic comfort in every spoonful.
Ingredients
- 3 cupsbroccoli (chopped)
- 1 cupcarrots (shredded)
- ½ cupyellow onion (diced)
- 4 cupschicken broth
- 2 cupsheavy whipping cream
- 4 tablespoonbutter
- 1 teaspoonolive oil
- ¼ cupsall purpose flour
- 3 cupscheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 teaspoonchicken bouillion powder
- 1 teaspoononion powder
- 1 teaspoongarlic powder
- salt and black pepper (to taste)
Directions
- 1
In a pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil and butter. After the butter melts, add the onions and cook for 3–4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- 2
Reduce the heat to low and sprinkle in the flour. Stir to make a roux, and cook it for 2–3 minutes while stirring often.
- 3
Pour in the chicken broth and add the chicken bouillon powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then add the broccoli and carrots. Bring everything to a boil and let it cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Turn off the heat and let it sit for 2–3 minutes. Stir in the heavy whipping cream, then slowly add the cheese a small handful at a time, stirring until fully melted and blended. Serve and enjoy!