Old Fashioned Broccoli Cheese Soup
Cheesy comfort food and healthy vegetables served in a hearty bowl of soup. This classic recipe is warm and satisfying, and ready in minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 stalks celery thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk 2% or whole
- 3-1/2 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
- 2 large bay leaves
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 large broccoli head stems removed and chopped into florets (about 4 cups florets)
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 2-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch Oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and celery and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the flour and cook 3-4 minutes, until golden. Gradually whisk in the cream and milk until smooth.
- Add the chicken stock and bay leaves, season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered until thickened, about 20 minutes. Add the broccoli and carrots and continue cooking over low heat an additional 20 minutes, or until broccoli and carrots are tender.
- Add the cheese and nutmeg and stir over low heat until cheese has melted.
Chef Tips
Note - Half-and-half may be substituted for the milk and heavy cream.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Old Fashioned Broccoli Cheese Soup
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
406
% Daily Value*
Fat
31
g
48
%
Saturated Fat
19
g
119
%
Cholesterol
99
mg
33
%
Sodium
439
mg
19
%
Potassium
545
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
4209
IU
84
%
Vitamin C
70
mg
85
%
Calcium
361
mg
36
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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