Best Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Health score
8%
Best Cheesy Broccoli Soup
50 min.
8
284kcal

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If you’re searching for a comforting dish that warms the soul and tantalizes the taste buds, look no further than this Best Cheesy Broccoli Soup. Perfectly creamy and packed with the nutritional goodness of fresh vegetables, this soup is a delightful blend of flavors that will have your family asking for seconds. With every spoonful, you'll experience the rich, nutty taste of melted Cheddar cheese melded with tender broccoli, carrots, and potatoes, all enveloped in a velvety broth that’s just bursting with flavor.

This recipe strikes a perfect balance between health and indulgence, making it ideal for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a cozy dinner or looking for an inviting starter to warm up your evening, this cheesy broccoli soup serves as a versatile dish that fits seamlessly into any meal plan. Easy to whip up in just about 50 minutes, even novice cooks will find this dish approachable and rewarding.

So grab your stockpot and saucepan, and prepare for a culinary adventure that showcases the best of vegetables and cheese in one delightful bowl. The combination of textures and flavors in this Best Cheesy Broccoli Soup is sure to spark joy and provide comfort on any day. Enjoy a steaming bowl as an appetizer or a satisfying snack, and let this delightful recipe become a staple in your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • cups broccoli chopped
  • tablespoons butter 
  • cup carrots chopped
  • cup celery chopped
  • cubes chicken bouillon 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 0.8 cup milk 
  • small onion diced
  • cups potatoes diced
  • cups cheddar cheese shredded

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Combine broccoli, potatoes, celery, carrots, and onion in a large stockpot; pour enough water over the vegetable mixture to cover.
  2. Add bouillon cubes to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat; cook at a simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  3. While vegetables simmer, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir flour into melted butter to incorporate. Slowly stir milk into the butter mixture, cooking and stirring until you have a thick sauce, 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat under vegetables to low. Stir sauce into vegetable mixture to combine with the liquid smoothly.
  5. Add cheese in small amounts, allowing each addition to melt into the soup before adding the next.
  6. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories284kcal
Protein13.83%
Fat59.36%
Carbs26.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
51.45
Glycemic Load
11.44
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
14.836087061011%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.36mg
Luteolin
0.33mg
Isorhamnetin
0.44mg
Kaempferol
2.27mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
2.94mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:284.49kcal
14.22%
Fat:19.11g
29.39%
Saturated Fat:11.31g
70.68%
Carbohydrates:19.42g
6.47%
Net Carbohydrates:16.74g
6.09%
Sugar:3.3g
3.66%
Cholesterol:53.57mg
17.86%
Sodium:294.48mg
12.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:10.02g
20.03%
Vitamin A:3450.45IU
69.01%
Vitamin C:31.95mg
38.73%
Vitamin K:30.78µg
29.32%
Calcium:260.23mg
26.02%
Phosphorus:216.71mg
21.67%
Selenium:11.26µg
16.09%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.64%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.58%
Potassium:451.97mg
12.91%
Folate:48.05µg
12.01%
Manganese:0.22mg
10.79%
Fiber:2.68g
10.71%
Zinc:1.49mg
9.94%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.37%
Magnesium:32.71mg
8.18%
Vitamin B12:0.44µg
7.35%
Vitamin B3:1.28mg
6.39%
Vitamin B5:0.61mg
6.05%
Iron:0.97mg
5.39%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.26%
Copper:0.1mg
5.01%
Vitamin D:0.42µg
2.81%
Source:Allrecipes