Broccoli-Cheddar Soup

Broccoli-Cheddar soup is one of the best comfort foods! This recipe makes a rich and creamy soup that goes perfectly with sour dough bread.

IMG_3330

Start by chopping the onion, potato, and carrots into bite sized pieces.

IMG_3291

Add them to a large pot or dutch oven along with 1 tablespoon of butter.  Cook over medium heat until the potatoes are easily pierced with a  fork.

Depending on how large you cut your potatoes, you may need to cover the pot to allow steam to help cook them. (Just remember to stir so they don’t burn!)

IMG_3304

Remove the veggies and set aside.

Next you want to make a roux to thicken the soup.  Add the remaining butter and flour to your pot and whisk for about 3 minutes.  Once the roux is done, you want to add the half-and-half very slowly, whisking the entire time.

* To make the soup healthier, you can substitute milk or a combination of milk and half-and-half.  The soup just won’t be as creamy.  Also be aware that the lower the fat content in milk, the more likely it is to curdle.

IMG_3318

Once the roux and half-and-half are combined, reduce the heat and add in the chicken broth and let simmer 10 minutes.  Then add the potatoes, onions, carrots, and broccoli.  Simmer for at least 25 minutes.

Add the shredded cheese and season with salt and pepper.

IMG_3327

Enjoy with crusty bread or in a bread bowl.

Broccoli-Cheddar Soup
Print Recipe
roccoli-Cheddar soup is one of the best comfort foods! This recipe makes a rich and creamy soup that goes perfectly with sour dough bread.
Servings
8 people
Servings
8 people
Broccoli-Cheddar Soup
Print Recipe
roccoli-Cheddar soup is one of the best comfort foods! This recipe makes a rich and creamy soup that goes perfectly with sour dough bread.
Servings
8 people
Servings
8 people
Ingredients
Servings: people
Instructions
  1. Saute onions, potatoes, and carrots in 1 Tbsp butter over medium heat in a large pot. Continue to cook until potatoes are tender. Remove from the pot and set aside.
  2. Melt 1/4 cup butter in the same pot. Whisk in flour and cook for 3-5 minutes, whisking constantly to make a roux.
  3. Slowly add half-and-half, whisking constantly until smooth. Add chicken broth and reduce heat.
  4. Simmer on low heat, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
  5. Add broccoli, potatoes, carrots, and onion. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
  6. Stir in shredded cheese, then add salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve with sour dough bread.
Share this Recipe
Powered byWP Ultimate Recipe

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *