Cheddar Broccoli Soup (Restaurant Style)
A rich and creamy restaurant-style cheddar broccoli soup made with tender broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Whisk
Ingredients
Soup Base
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk whole milk preferred
- 2 cups broccoli florets chopped
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion until soft.
- Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in broth and milk until smooth.
- Add broccoli and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Season and serve.
Notes
For extra creaminess, blend part of the soup before adding cheese.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 18gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 820mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 420mgIron: 1.6mg
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