Description
This Homemade Broccoli and Cheese Soup that is packed with broccoli, carrots, garlic and cheese is one of the best broccoli cheese soups I’ve made at home! It is so easy and so good!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground yellow mustard
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 cups chopped broccoli, steamed
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Step: In a large pot, add butter and melt on medium heat.
- Step: Add minced garlic and sauté for about 3 minutes.
- Step: Whisk in flour and stir while cooking for about 3-4 minutes until flour is incorporated into the butter and slightly light brown.
- Step: Add in garlic powder, paprika, pepper and ground mustard. Whisk together.
- Step: Whisk in vegetable broth and milk.
- Step: Whisk well and bring to a boil.
- Step: Reduce to a simmer.
- Step: Add in steamed broccoli and carrots.
- Step: Cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
- Step: Uncover, add cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
Notes
The soup will thicken as it cools. If it becomes too thick when stored, you can add a splash of milk or broth when reheating. Grating your own cheese from a block is recommended for the smoothest melt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: broccoli cheese soup, homemade soup, creamy soup, vegetarian soup, easy recipes