This healthy broccoli Cheddar Soup is perfect for the colder months to come!
You will not believe how cheesy and yummy this Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup is, it's sure to please everyone. It’s thick, cheesy, creamy, and rich; but it is in fact very nutrition-packed and good for you.
This creamy vegan broccoli soup is exactly what we all need right now. Flavorful, packed with veggies, and the perfect accompaniment to a whole grain sandwich, a salad, or maybe just a big slice of rustic bread.
The ingredients
Broccoli
Potatoes
Leek
Garlic
Milk
half and half
cheese
See recipe card for quantities
The Preparation
In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add leek and garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes.
Add broccoli, potatoes,vegetable broth, skim milk. Simmer soup over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
With a immersion blender, blend the soup to your liking
Stir in half and half cream and cheese Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper
FAQ'S
No, since there is dairy in this soup, the texture will become grainy if you freeze it.
Properly stored, broccoli lasts about three to five days in the fridge
Not at all, it will taste just as good and it will be just as creamy, thanks to the cheese and potatoes.
Soup Recipes
Broccoli and cheese soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 cups broccoli chopped
- 2 potatoes chopped
- 1 leek chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups skim milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add leek and garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes.
- Add broccoli, potatoes,vegetable broth, skim milk. Simmer soup over medium-low heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- With a immersion blender, blend the soup to your liking.
- Stir in half and half cream and cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper.
- Serve warm and enjoy
Nutrition
Jeff
I made this recipe last night it was tasty and so creamy
Sophie
Hi Jeff! Awesome I'm glad you liked it!