Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 onion (large, chopped)
• 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
• 0.5 cup carrots (shredded)
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 cup chicken broth
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 0.5 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup broccoli (raw, chopped)
• 1 cup milk
• 0.5 cup white cheddar (shredded)

Steps

1. 1

   Set a Dutch oven over medium heat and add the butter. Let it melt, then add the onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add the shredded carrots and flour. Stir until combined.

4. 4

   Add the chicken broth, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Stir and cook for 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the chopped broccoli and milk, then stir.

6. 6

   Add the shredded white cheddar. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.

7. 7

   Mix until well combined, then serve.

Notes

The source does not specify the amount of salt or pepper; season to taste. The source spells broccoli inconsistently. It gives no further instruction for chopping the onion.

Nutrition per serving

• soup
• main
• American
• vegetarian
• contains gluten
• contains dairy
• stovetop
• fall