Description
Comforting Broccoli Cheddar Soup delivers creamy richness with hearty vegetables and sharp cheese. Wholesome ingredients blend into a satisfying meal that warms you from the first spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 cups broccoli florets, finely chopped
- 2 cups russet potatoes, diced
- 8 ounces (226 grams) extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (56 grams) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 3 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm a spacious cooking vessel over medium flame and melt butter until it shimmers with a golden hue.
- Introduce diced onions into the melted butter, allowing them to soften and become translucent, releasing their sweet essence for approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic and dried thyme, stirring until the kitchen fills with an aromatic fragrance, about 60 seconds.
- Dust the vegetable mixture with flour, whisking persistently to create a smooth, pale roux that will thicken the impending soup.
- Gently stream chicken stock into the pot, vigilantly stirring to prevent any undesirable lumps from forming.
- Tumble russet potatoes into the liquid, seasoning with salt and pepper to elevate the foundational flavors.
- Accelerate heat until the liquid reaches a robust boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer, allowing potatoes to tenderize for 12-15 minutes.
- Cascade broccoli florets into the simmering mixture, continuing to cook until vegetables achieve perfect tenderness while maintaining a vibrant emerald color.
- Stream heavy cream into the soup, creating a luxurious, velvety texture that embraces all ingredients.
- Gradually introduce shredded cheddar cheese, folding consistently until the cheese melts completely and integrates seamlessly into the soup’s landscape.
- Perform a final taste assessment, adjusting seasoning with additional salt and pepper to harmonize the soup’s complex flavor profile.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting garlic and thyme quantities to suit personal taste preferences.
- Use freshly grated cheddar cheese for superior melting and richer flavor compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Consider replacing chicken stock with vegetable broth to create a vegetarian-friendly version of the soup.
- Blend a portion of the soup for a creamier texture while keeping some chunks for added depth and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg