Broccoli Cheese Soup
Nothing beats a warm, hearty soup when the weather turns chilly. Broccoli Cheese Soup is the ultimate comfort food—rich, creamy, and loaded with the goodness of tender broccoli and melty cheese.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 1- medium onion, chopped
- 2- cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups water, vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2- tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent about 5 minutes.
- Add the broccoli florets and grated carrots to the pot and sauté for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour the broth into the pot and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the broccoli is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and cheese to the soup.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook for another 4-5 minutes over low heat
- Serve the cream of broccoli soup hot, garnished with additional broccoli florets if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious and creamy broccoli soup!