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Broccoli Cheese Soup in a bowl with a spoon.
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Broccoli Cheese Soup

Broccoli cheese soup is a delicious, cozy, comfort food dinner that will be ready to eat in 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Soup, Stew + Chili
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccoli cheddar soup, broccoli cheese soup, broccoli soup
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Danae Halliday

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 of a onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic grated or minced
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup grated gruyere cheese
  • 3 cups broccoli florets chopped

Instructions

  • Heat the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add in the onion and carrots and sauté until they're soft. Add in the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add in the flour, dijon mustard, paprika, nutmeg, salt and pepper and stir together until you can no long see the flour. Cook for a minute.
  • Pour in the broth and stir until evenly combined. Stir in the milk and bring the soup to a simmer.
  • Lower the heat to medium and add in the broccoli and cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the broccoli is tender, about 3-5 minutes depending on how cooked you want the broccoli. Taste for seasoning and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 509mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g