Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: dash of nutmeg or cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Sauté onions and garlic in a large pot over medium heat until translucent.
- Add broccoli and broth, cooking until broccoli is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or a standard blender.
- Return the blended soup to heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted.
- Adjust consistency with cream and season with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider roasting the broccoli before adding it to the soup. Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded cheese.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg