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30 Minute Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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A rich, creamy broccoli cheddar soup made in just 30 minutes. Filled with tender broccoli, carrots, garlic, and melted cheddar for the coziest one-pot meal.

  • Author: LORA LORA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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4 tbsp butter

½ medium onion, chopped

23 garlic cloves, minced

4 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 cups chicken or vegetable stock

1 tsp kosher salt

½ tsp black pepper

¼ tsp paprika or nutmeg

3 cups broccoli florets, chopped

1 large carrot, grated

2 cups half & half

8 oz grated cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Melt butter and sauté onion 3–4 minutes.

 

2. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.

3. Whisk in flour until golden.

4. Pour in stock; add broccoli, carrots, and seasoning.

5. Simmer 15 minutes until veggies are tender.

6. Stir in half & half and cheddar until melted.

7. Taste and adjust seasoning; serve warm.

Notes

Use freshly grated cheddar for the best melt.

Blend some of the soup for extra creaminess.

Simmer longer to thicken the texture.

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