Broccoli Cheddar Soup
This broccoli cheddar soup recipe is easy to make in just 30 minutes! Creamy, rich, and flavorful, it's comfort food at its best. Serve it with homemade croutons or good crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoonsunsalted butter
- 1 mediumyellow onion (chopped)
- ½ teaspoonsea salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 3garlic cloves (chopped)
- ¼ cupall-purpose flour
- 2 cupswhole milk or unsweetened almond milk
- 2 cupsvegetable broth
- 3 cupschopped broccoli florets
- 1 largecarrot (julienned or finely chopped)
- ½ teaspoondijon mustard
- 8 ouncesshredded cheddar cheese (about 2 heaping cups)
- homemade croutons (for serving, optional)
Directions
- 1
Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, salt, and several grinds of pepper and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute, then sprinkle in the flour and whisk continuously for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the flour turns golden. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking continuously.
- 2
Add the broth, broccoli, carrot, and mustard and stir to combine. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
- 3
Gradually add the cheese, stirring after each addition, until all the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy. Season to taste and serve with croutons, if desired.