Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Creamy and cheesy, with broccoli in every bite, this is a healthier version of your classic broccoli cheddar soup. Cook this recipe in one pot for a comfort food that everyone in your family will enjoy.

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Half of the soup is blended for the perfect consistency while still offering hearty bites of carrot and broccoli.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Soup

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 onion chopped
• 2 carrots (about 1 cup) chopped
• 3 cloves garlic smashed
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 6 cups broccoli chopped
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (8 ounces) shredded
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, cooking for about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and carrot, cooking for 1 minute.
• Stir in flour, mixing for a minute. This will give the soup a thicker consistency.
• Add broccoli, paprika, salt, pepper, and chicken stock, stirring until everything is incorporated.
• Bring mixture to a simmer, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until broccoli and carrots are tender.
• Pour half of the soup into a blender. Place the top on the blender, but remove the center plastic cap and cover that area with a towel. This will prevent the hot liquid from forcing the lid off mid-blend.
• Blend for about 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth. Add the blended portion back into the pot.
• Add milk and cheese, stirring and cooking on medium heat for about 3-5 minutes or until warmed through.
• Serve and enjoy!

Notes

It will look like there’s not much liquid, to begin with, but I wouldn’t add more until all the milk and cheese are in and you see the end consistency. 

The recipe makes 4 small servings. If you want larger servings or leftovers make a double recipe.