Description
A healthy and delicious creamy soup packed with nutrients from broccoli and cheese, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk (or unsweetened almond milk)
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: additional cheddar cheese, croutons
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing until onions are translucent.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for a few minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat.
- Gradually add the low sodium vegetable broth while stirring, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Once the broccoli is tender, use an immersion blender to blend the soup to your desired consistency.
- Stir in the milk and shredded cheddar cheese, cooking until the cheese is melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, optionally topped with additional cheddar cheese or croutons.
Notes
For an extra creamy texture, blend the soup longer or add more milk. You can also experiment with different cheeses for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: broccoli cheddar soup, low sodium soup, healthy soup