Broccoli Cheese Soup: The Best Cozy Comfort Food Recipe
Warm and creamy, this Broccoli Cheese Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Add broccoli and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese, cooking until cheese is melted.
- Dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of water and stir into the soup until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to blend the soup.
- Add more cheese if you prefer a richer flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Broccoli Cheese Soup