Description
Creamy cheddar broccoli soup brings hearty comfort straight from homestyle kitchens. Wisconsin chefs have perfected this classic blend of sharp cheese and tender vegetables that warms souls and satisfies hunger with each delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups broccoli (1 crown), sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
Thickening and Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 onion, diced
Seasoning and Cooking Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Transform butter into a silky base by melting it in a spacious cooking vessel, then gently coax diced onions into a state of tender translucence through careful sautéing.
- Dust the aromatic mixture with flour, stirring diligently to create a golden-hued roux that will serve as the soup’s thickening agent.
- Introduce chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking the liquid ensemble until it reaches a robust, bubbling crescendo.
- Usher in vibrant broccoli florets and delicate carrot ribbons, allowing them to dance and soften in the bubbling liquid landscape.
- Reduce the thermal intensity and gradually fold in sharp cheddar cheese, creating a smooth, luxurious blanket of molten dairy that embraces the vegetables.
- Calibrate the flavor profile with judicious pinches of salt and pepper, ensuring a harmonious balance that tantalizes the palate.
- Ladle the velvety concoction into waiting bowls, presenting a warm, comforting embrace of creamy, cheesy goodness ready to be savored.
Notes
- Choosing the right cheese matters immensely, so opt for sharp cheddar to enhance the soup’s depth and create a more robust flavor profile.
- Prevent cheese from becoming grainy by reducing heat and adding cheese gradually, stirring constantly to ensure smooth, silky texture.
- Vegetable preparation is crucial – chop broccoli and carrots into uniform sizes to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by substituting regular flour with cornstarch or a gluten-free flour blend, maintaining the same thickening properties while accommodating dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg