Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Print Version)

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup with tender broccoli, sharp cheddar, and a silky one-pot base ready in about 40 minutes.

# Ingredients:

For the soup

01 - 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter

02 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced

03 - 1 medium carrot, finely diced or shredded

04 - 1 celery rib, finely diced

05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

06 - 1/4 cup (32 g) all-purpose flour

07 - 3 cups (720 ml) low-sodium vegetable broth

08 - 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk

09 - 4 cups (about 300 g) small broccoli florets and tender stems

10 - 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard

11 - 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

12 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste

13 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

14 - 8 oz (225 g) sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated

For serving

15 - Extra shredded cheddar, optional

16 - Toasted bread, crackers, or croutons, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

02 - Sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes. The mixture should look thick and lightly sandy, with no dry flour left in the pot.

03 - Slowly whisk in the vegetable broth until smooth, then whisk in the milk. Keep whisking along the bottom of the pot to prevent lumps.

04 - Add the broccoli, Dijon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, then cook for 10-12 minutes until the broccoli stems are tender.

05 - Transfer 1-2 cups of soup to a blender and puree carefully, or use an immersion blender for a few short pulses. Stir the blended soup back into the pot.

06 - Turn the heat to low. Add the grated cheddar a handful at a time, stirring until melted before adding more. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve warm with extra cheddar and toasted bread if desired.

# Notes:

01 - Freshly grated cheddar gives the smoothest texture.

02 - Do not boil the soup after adding the cheese.

03 - Blend part of the soup for a thicker bowl while keeping some broccoli pieces.

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