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Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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A heartwarming bowl of creamy broccoli cheddar soup, loaded with nutrition and bursting with flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 head of Broccoli, chopped into florets
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  • 2 Carrots, sliced thinly
  • 1 cup Cream (heavy cream or half-and-half)
  • 2 tablespoons Butter or Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups Chicken or Vegetable Broth
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep the veggies: Wash broccoli and carrots, chop broccoli into florets, and slice carrots thinly.
  2. Sauté the base: Melt butter or olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add onions and garlic, and sauté until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the vegetables: Toss in chopped broccoli and carrots, stirring to coat in the butter.
  4. Simmer away: Pour in chicken or vegetable broth to cover the vegetables and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 15 minutes until tender.
  5. Blend it: Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth or transfer to a regular blender in batches.
  6. Add the stars: Stir in the shredded cheese and cream, adjusting for desired creaminess and seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve: Ladle hot soup into bowls and garnish with grated cheese or fresh herbs.

Notes

This soup is customizable with various cheeses and vegetables. Try adding cooked chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.

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Keywords: broccoli cheddar soup, creamy soup, comfort food, healthy soup, vegetarian soup

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