Description
A rich, creamy soup packed with tender broccoli, sweet carrots, and melty sharp cheddar cheese for the ultimate comfort food, ready in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1/2 tsp sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk or unsweetened almond milk
2 cups vegetable broth
3 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 large carrot, julienned or finely chopped
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese (about 2 heaping cups)
Homemade croutons for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, salt, and pepper; cook 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute. Sprinkle in flour and whisk continuously for 1–2 minutes until golden.
- Slowly pour in milk, whisking to prevent lumps.
- Add broth, broccoli, carrot, and mustard. Stir and simmer 15–20 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Over very low heat, gradually stir in cheese until melted and creamy. Season to taste.
- Serve hot, topped with croutons if desired.
Notes
- Use sharp white cheddar for a different flavor.
- Swap part of the milk for cream for a richer soup.
- Add shredded cooked chicken for extra protein.
- Stir in cauliflower florets with the broccoli for more veggies.
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika for subtle smokiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
