Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
This creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup is full of broccoli, carrots, garlic, and cheese. Make better than Panera soup at home in under 30 minutes.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 576kcal
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 4 garlic cloves -minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups half & half
- 4 cups chicken broth (or any broth you like)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I use sharp)
Instructions
- Add the oil and butter to a large soup pot and place it over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted, add the broccoli, carrots, and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-8 minutes, until the onion is translucent and the broccoli is soft.
- Add the minced garlic and flour. Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
- Add one cup of the half & half. Stir until smooth. Repeat with the remaining half & half.
- Add the broth, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper. Stir well. Bring the liquid to a simmer. Cook 5 minutes.
- Add the cheese to the soup. Stir until the cheese is melted and well incorporated.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1/4th of the recipe | Calories: 576kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1568mg | Potassium: 690mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 7071IU | Vitamin C: 87mg | Calcium: 507mg | Iron: 2mg