20-Minute Broccoli Cheese Soup — Comfort in a Bowl!
Creamy broccoli cheese soup brightened with onion and carrot, ready in just 20 minutes for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup diced carrot
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, cook butter, onion, and carrots over medium heat until onion softens (about 3 minutes). Add broccoli, chicken broth, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer until broccoli is tender, about 8 minutes.
- Remove 1 cup of vegetables, coarsely chop, and set aside. Using an immersion blender, blend remaining vegetables and broth.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and a small amount of the blended soup until a smooth paste forms. Gradually whisk in the remaining blended soup. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened and bubbly, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat, stir in shredded cheese and reserved chopped vegetables, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh broccoli for the best flavor and texture.
- If you like a thicker soup, blend more of the vegetables.
- Experiment by adding other veggies like cauliflower or spinach for variety. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- If you like a thicker soup, blend more of the vegetables.
- Experiment by adding other veggies like cauliflower or spinach for variety. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.