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Broccoli Cheddar Soup
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

35 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • broccoli (washed, cut into small bite-size pieces)Produce340 g
  • carrots (shredded)Produce2 pieces
  • sharp cheddar cheese (freshly grated)Dairy300 g
  • butterDairy56 g
  • white onion (chopped)Produce40 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • all purpose flourPantry32 g
  • chicken brothPantry480 ml
  • paprikaSpices500 mg
  • nutmegSpices500 mg
  • black pepperSpices1 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • half & halfDairy480 ml

per serving

Nutrition

315kcal

Carbs
10 g
Proteins
13 g
Fat
25 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Grater
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Prepare the vegetables and cheese

    • Wash the broccoli and break any larger pieces into smaller bite-size pieces.
    • Shred the carrots.
    • Grate the sharp cheddar cheese.
    Step 1
  2. Melt the butter and saute the aromatics

    • In a pot set to medium heat, melt the butter.
    • Add the onion and saute for about 2 minutes.
    • Add the minced garlic and saute for another minute.
    Step 2
  3. Make the roux

    • Add the all purpose flour and mix it in.
    • Let it cook for about a minute.
    Step 3
  4. Add the broth and seasonings

    • Add the chicken broth and mix until smooth and well combined.
    • Add the paprika, nutmeg, black pepper and salt, then give it a good mix.
    Step 4
  5. Add the carrots and broccoli

    • Add the shredded carrots and stir them in.
    • Add the broccoli and give everything a quick stir.
    Step 5
  6. Simmer the soup

    • Reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cover.
    • Let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
    Step 6
  7. Add the half & half and cheese

    • Add the half & half and the cheddar cheese.
    • Continue mixing until the cheese is completely melted.
    • Once melted, let it come to a simmer, then turn off the heat.
    Step 7
  8. Serve

    • Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy, ideally with sourdough or French bread.
    Step 8