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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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Creamy broccoli cheddar soup topped with sesame seeds. A comforting Let’s Veg recipe perfect for cozy lunches or easy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 232
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups broccoli florets chopped
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup milk or plant-based milk
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Topping
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds white or toasted optional

Equipment

5 Quart Pot
5 Quart Pot
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small soup pot

Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat butter or olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in broccoli and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir well. Cook for 1 minute.
  6. Slowly pour in vegetable broth, stirring constantly.
  7. Add milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
  8. Cook for 15-18 minutes, until broccoli is tender.
  9. Reduce heat to low and stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
  10. Season with salt and black pepper.
  11. Serve warm, topped with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 13gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 1005mgPotassium: 268mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1226IUVitamin C: 61mgCalcium: 354mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Blend partially for a creamier texture
Use sharp cheddar for deeper flavor
Make vegan with dairy-free cheese and plant milk

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