Homemade Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Creamy homemade broccoli cheddar soup ready in 40 minutes. Perfect comfort food with sharp cheddar, fresh broccoli, and a rich, velvety texture your family will love.
Equipment
- Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot
- knife
- cutting board
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- whisk
- grater
- blender
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 1/2 pounds broccoli florets chopped into small pieces
- 1 large carrot finely grated
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until the garlic is fragrant.
- Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to form a paste-like roux that coats the vegetables.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth and milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then stir in the chopped broccoli, grated carrot, mustard powder, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the broccoli is very tender when pierced with a fork.
- Carefully transfer about half of the soup to a blender. Blend until smooth, then return the blended soup to the pot.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the grated cheddar cheese and heavy cream until the cheese is completely melted and the soup is smooth and creamy. Season with kosher salt to taste before serving.
Notes
Alternatively, use an immersion blender directly in the pot to partially blend the soup until it reaches your desired consistency.