Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Prep the Vegetables: Rinse the broccoli florets and cut them into small pieces. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Incorporate Carrots: Add the shredded carrots and broccoli florets to the pot. Sauté for another 5 minutes to slightly soften the vegetables.
- Add Broth: Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Thicken the Soup: In a small bowl, mix the flour with a bit of the cream to create a slurry. Gradually whisk in the remaining cream and add to the pot. Stir well.
- Stir in Cheese: Reduce the heat to low and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese into the soup, stirring until melted and creamy.
- Season the Soup: Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve Warm: Once everything is well combined and heated through, remove from the heat and prepare to serve.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend half the soup before adding the cheese.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently to prevent the cheese from separating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 85mg