Broccoli Cheddar Soup
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a comforting and flavourful soup that combines the goodness of broccoli with the rich and creamy taste of cheddar cheese. In this recipe, onions, carrots, and garlic are sautéed in butter until tender and aromatic. A blend of spices including salt, pepper, paprika, and nutmeg adds depth of flavor. Flour is then added to create a roux, followed by vegetable stock and full cream milk to create a creamy base. Fresh broccoli florets are added and simmered until tender. Finally, the soup is enriched with Clover Cheddar Cheese, creating a velvety and cheesy texture. Garnish with parsley for a touch of freshness. This Broccoli Cheddar Soup is the ultimate comfort food on a chilly day.
Cooking Methods
- Pan-Fry
Serves
8Prep Time
15 minutesCooking Time
25 minutesIngredients
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, finely chopped
- 2 – 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 5 ml (1 tsp) salt
- Pepper, to taste
- 2.5 ml (1/2 tsp) paprika
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) flour
- 500 ml (2 cups) vegetable stock
- 500 ml (2 cups) full cream milk
- 750 ml (3 cups) broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
- 500 ml (2 cups) Clover Cheddar Cheese
- Parsley, to garnish
Directions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the onion and carrot until soft and the onion is transparent. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, paprika and nutmeg and cook for another 3 – 5 minutes.
- Add the flour and cook for 5 minutes until slightly golden brown, then pour in the vegetable stock and milk and stir well. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 15 minutes until soft.
- Lastly, add the cheddar cheese, keeping a little extra for serving. Stir until fully melted and serve warm with a sprinkle of the cheese you kept aside. Enjoy!
