Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp Butter
• 1 Onion (Medium, finely chopped)
• 4 cloves Garlic (Minced)
• 4 tbsp All-purpose flour
• 3 cups Chicken or vegetable broth (Use either chicken broth or vegetable broth)
• Salt (To taste)
• 1 tbsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp Paprika powder
• 0.5 cup Carrots (Shredded)
• 0.5 cup Broccoli florets
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 1 cup Unsweetened heavy whipping cream (Unsweetened)
• 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese (Freshly grated)

Steps

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add the minced garlic and mix until fragrant.

4. 4

   Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and mix for 15–20 seconds.

5. 5

   Gradually add the broth while whisking until the mixture is well combined.

6. 6

   Add salt to taste, garlic powder, freshly ground black pepper, and paprika powder. Mix, then simmer over medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the shredded carrots and broccoli florets. Cook for 4–5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

8. 8

   Pour in the whole milk and heavy whipping cream. Mix and cook until heated through.

9. 9

   Stir in the freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese until it has melted and the soup is smooth.

Notes

The source does not specify an exact final serving temperature or soup consistency beyond heating through and melting the cheese.

Nutrition per serving

• soup
• main
• American
• vegetarian option
• creamy
• stovetop
• comfort food
• broccoli