Broccoli Cheese Soup
The BEST broccoli cheese soup recipe! Full of cheesy goodness everyone will love!
Equipment
- Dutch oven or medium stockpot
- large knife
- cutting board
- measuring spoons
- measuring cups
- whisk
- large spoon
- immersion blender or blender
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ c flour
- 2 small potatoes, diced russet or yukon gold
- 6 c broccoli florets about 1 lb, frozen can be used
- 3 c chicken broth
- 1 c milk
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
- ½ tsp sea salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent, then add garlic and cook for 1 min.
- Mix in flour and stir for 1-2 minute, until lightly toasted.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth and add the potatoes, broccoli, salt, and nutmeg. Cook for 20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Next, add the milk and cream cheese and allow it to soften for 5 minutes.
- Then, using a blender or an immersion blender, puree the soup to your liking.
- Add the cheddar cheese and stir to combine.
- Serve with fresh bread and enjoy!