Description
Broccoli Cheese Soup is a creamy, comforting blend of nutritious broccoli and melted cheese, perfect for those looking for a warm and satisfying meal. This soup combines the health benefits of broccoli with the rich, indulgent taste of cheese for a dish that’s both delicious and somewhat nutritious.
Ingredients
¼ cup unsalted butter 
1 medium yellow onion, diced 
1 tablespoon garlic, minced 
¼ cup all-purpose flour 
3 cups chicken broth 
2 cups whole milk, room temperature 
1 head broccoli, chopped 
1 cup carrots, shredded 
½ teaspoon kosher salt 
¼ teaspoon ground pepper 
⅛ teaspoon nutmeg 
4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 
Instructions
Melt the Butter: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
Cook Onions and Garlic: Add onions and cook until softened (about 8-10 minutes). Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Add Flour: Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir together until lightly browned (about 5 minutes).
Pour in Broth and Milk: Slowly pour in the chicken broth and milk, stirring constantly, until no flour lumps remain.
Add Vegetables and Seasonings: Add the broccoli, carrots, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Bring the mixture to a simmer, and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli and carrots are tender (24-26 minutes).
Incorporate Cheese: Reduce heat to low, and slowly stir in the cheese one cup at a time, fully melting the cheese between each addition.
Serve: Remove from heat and serve. Enjoy your delicious broccoli cheese soup! 
Notes
- For a thicker soup, use less broth or more cheese.
- To make a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and check the cheese for rennet.
- The soup can be made gluten-free by using a gluten-free flour blend or cornstarch as a thickener.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 85mg