Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Ingredients
- 3 cbroccoli
chopped
- 1 ccarrots
shredded
- ½ cyellow onion
diced
- 4 cchicken broth
- 2 cheavy whipping cream
- 4 tbspbutter
- 1 tspolive oil
- ¼ call purpose flour
- 3 ccheddar cheese
shredded
- 1 tspchicken bouillion powder
- 1 tsponion powder
- 1 tspgarlic powder
- to tastesalt and black pepper
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!
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About this Recipe
Craving the ultimate comfort food? This Broccoli Cheddar Soup delivers rich, creamy goodness in every spoonful, making it the perfect appetizer or a cozy meal on its own. It’s the classic, soul-satisfying bowl you’ve been dreaming of.
What makes this Broccoli Cheddar Soup truly stand out is its decadent creaminess, achieved with a generous two cups of heavy whipping cream. The foundation of savory chicken broth, combined with a hearty three cups of sharp cheddar cheese, ensures a deeply flavorful experience that tastes both homemade and restaurant-quality. It's a symphony of classic flavors designed to warm you from the inside out.
Prepare for a velvety smooth soup, punctuated by tender chunks of broccoli and sweet, shredded carrots. Each spoonful is a delightful balance of savory and cheesy, with subtle aromatic notes from the diced yellow onion, garlic powder, and onion powder. This hearty appetizer is designed to be substantial and incredibly satisfying, offering a comforting texture that’s neither too thick nor too thin, but just right for savoring.
While this recipe shines with classic cheddar, feel free to adjust the cheese's intensity by opting for an extra sharp variety. For a touch more texture and green goodness, you can easily increase the amount of chopped broccoli or vary the size of the florets. You can also experiment with other root vegetables alongside the carrots for added depth.
This rich and creamy soup is ideal for a chilly evening, a comforting lunch, or as an elegant appetizer for a casual gathering. Serve it piping hot alongside a crusty baguette or a sprinkle of extra shredded cheddar for an even more indulgent experience.