Description
Quick, creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup made without cream—comforting, wholesome, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
1 tbsp butter or olive oil
1/2 small onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 small carrot, grated
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups low-sodium broth
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Melt butter in pot; sauté onion and garlic until soft.
2. Add broccoli and carrot; cook 3 minutes.
3. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute.
4. Whisk in broth and milk; simmer until broccoli is tender.
5. Add cheese and stir until creamy.
6. Season and serve warm.
Notes
Use sharp cheddar for best flavor.
Add cooked rice or noodles for a heartier version.
Store up to 4 days in fridge or 2 months in freezer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg