easy Broccoli Cheese Soup
Fresh broccoli and creamy cheese pair up to create a perfectly delicious cozy Broccoli Cheese soup the whole family loves!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 457kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 large carrot matchstick cut
- 2 cups half & half
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ stick butter
- ½ yellow or white onion chopped
- 2-3 garlic cloves minced
- 4 tablespoons flour
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Instructions:
- In a large pot, over medium high heat, cook onion in butter until tender
- Add in garlic and saute for 1 minute
- Sprinkle in flour and whisk until golden brown to make a roux.
- Stir in broth, broccoli, carrots, nutmeg, and paprika
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender but firm
- Stir in half & half and cheese
- Simmer for an additional 2 minutes or until cheese has melted
- Season with salt & pepper to taste
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 866mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4035IU | Vitamin C: 73mg | Calcium: 586mg | Iron: 2mg