Cheesy Broccoli Soup
Cheesy Broccoli Soup is creamy and satisfying with lots of fresh broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese. It all comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 cups broccoli, fresh, chopped
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Add the butter to a large stock pot or Dutch Oven over medium heat. Once the butter has melted, stir in the chopped onion and saute for 5 minutes.
- Add the flour and cook for two more minutes while stirring.
- Gradually stir in the chicken stock, milk, and garlic powder. Bring the soup to a boil.
- Add the chopped broccoli and reduce heat to a simmer, cooking for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar cheese and turn the heat off. Stir until the cheese has melted and the soup is thick. Add salt and black pepper to taste. Serve the soup with crusty bread and a salad. Recipe makes 6 servings.
Equipment
- 1 Dutch oven or large soup pot
Notes
A shortcut for chicken stock:
I prefer to make my own chicken stock by boiling chicken pieces in water with some root vegetables. But, I don't always have the time to do this. I've found that BETTER THAN BOUILLON is a great substitute. It is flavorful, affordable and convenient and can also be stirred into sauces and gravies. I use it often when making soups and stews.
Nutrition
Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 15gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 977mgPotassium: 385mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1111IUVitamin C: 53mgCalcium: 404mgIron: 1mg