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A bowl of rich, creamy broccoli cheddar soup garnished with fresh broccoli florets.

Quick way to grow delicious Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup is incredibly easy to make and packed with flavor. Perfect for a quick and comforting meal, it features tender broccoli florets in a rich, cheesy broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • stirring spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, then add chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, then add broccoli florets and cook for 10-15 minutes until tender.
  2. Remove the pot from heat, stir in heavy cream, and gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
Finishing
  1. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then serve warm.

Notes

For a smoother soup, you can blend a portion of it with an immersion blender before adding the cheese. Feel free to adjust the cheese amount to your preference. This soup also freezes well for future meals.