Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Demo recipe draft: This sample recipe has not been kitchen-tested. The client will review the ingredients, method and timing before launch.

About this recipe

A creamy broccoli soup with carrots and sharp cheddar, served with crusty bread.

Cooking tips

Keep the heat gentle after adding milk. Add cheese off the heat to reduce the chance of a grainy soup.

Serving ideas

Serve in warm bowls with crusty bread or a simple green salad.

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

A creamy broccoli soup with carrots and sharp cheddar, served with crusty bread. Demo recipe draft for the site preview. This recipe has not been kitchen-tested; client review is pending.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 450 g broccoli cut into small florets
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 1 carrot grated
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 600 ml vegetable broth
• 300 ml whole milk
• 180 g sharp cheddar freshly grated
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Equipment

• 1 Heavy saucepan
• 1 Whisk
• 1 Potato masher

Method

 

1. Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the broth and milk until smooth.
3. Add broccoli and carrot. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15–18 minutes until the broccoli is tender, stirring occasionally.
4. Mash some of the broccoli with a potato masher for a thicker texture, leaving plenty of pieces.
5. Remove the pan from the heat. Add cheddar a handful at a time, stirring until melted.
6. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm with bread.

Notes

Demo recipe draft for the site preview. This recipe has not been kitchen-tested; client review is pending.

Keep the heat gentle after adding milk. Add cheese off the heat to reduce the chance of a grainy soup.