Description
This Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Real Cream is a vibrant and nourishing dish that marries the beloved flavors of broccoli and sharp cheddar with a luxurious, velvety texture, made using only fresh, whole ingredients. It’s a wholesome comfort food perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
6 cups Fresh Broccoli Florets
1 large Yellow Onio
2 medium Carrots
3–4 Garlic Cloves
4 cups Vegetable Broth
1.5 cups Real Heavy Cream
2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or Olive Oil
1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour or GF Flour Blend
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
2 tablespoons Nutritional Yeast
Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste
Pinch of Nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your veggies: finely dice the onion and carrots, mince garlic, chop broccoli, and grate cheddar cheese
- Sauté aromatics: melt butter or heat olive oil, add onion and carrots, sauté for 8-10 minutes until soft
- Add garlic and flour: stir in garlic, then flour, cooking for 1-2 minutes to create a roux
- Whisk in broth: gradually add vegetable broth, bring to simmer, cook for about 5 minutes until thickened
- Cook the broccoli: add broccoli, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until tender
- Blend (optional): use an immersion blender to achieve desired consistency
- Introduce cream and cheese: reduce heat, stir in cream and mustard, gradually add cheese until melted
- Season and serve: taste and adjust seasonings, serve immediately
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for best melting results.
Do not overcook the broccoli to maintain its vibrant color.
Keep heat low after adding dairy to avoid curdling.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: unknown
- Trans Fat: unknown
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg