The Best Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
Restaurant copycat? I don't think so. This is the best broccoli cheddar soup recipe you will ever make, and eat. No questions asked.
Equipment
- large pot or dutch oven
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups
- ladle
Ingredients
- 1 medium shallot minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup butter 4 tbsp
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 ½ cups broccoli florets finely chopped
- 4 stalks celery finely chopped
- 1 large carrot grated
- 8 oz mild cheddar cheese 2 cups
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a dutch oven or large pot, drizzle the olive oil and bring to a medium heat. Add in the shallot and garlic and sauté until fragrant, approximately 2 minutes.
- To make the roux, add in the butter and let it melt. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk to combine, whisking until it becomes a thicker consistency.
- Pour in the cream and vegetable stock, then add in the broccoli, celery, and carrot. Mix to combine, then cover and let simmer on a low flame for 25-30 minutes.
- Uncover the dutch oven or pot and fold in the cheese, letting the cheese melt into the soup. Add a little more cheese if desired, then let simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes before serving.
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