Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup: Easy Comfort for Any Day
Enjoy this creamy and nutritious Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup that is perfect for a cozy meal any day of the week.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add broccoli florets and vegetable broth, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until broccoli is tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in milk, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Cook until the cheese is melted and the soup is heated through.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can add more vegetables like carrots or potatoes for extra nutrition.
- For a creamier texture, blend in a potato or use a cream substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup