Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
There is nothing more soothing on a cold day than a hot bowl of my Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup! Just a handful of ingredients and ready in less than 40 minutes.
Equipment
- Stock Pot
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Butter or Margarine
- 1/4 c Onion diced
- 1/4 c Carrots julienne or grate
- 1/4 c Celery diced
- 2 to 3 tbsp All Purpose Flour depending on how thick you'd like your soup
- 2 c Broccoli par-cooked and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 c Heavy Cream also sometimes called heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 1/4 c Cheddar grated, plus more for garnish
- Salt & Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium high heat, add butter, onion, carrot and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the flour and stirring constantly, cook for 1 to 2 minutes just to remove that raw flour taste. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the broth, heavy cream and Dijon mustard.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
- Next, stir in the cheddar until it melts and fully incorporates.
- Taste for seasoning, adding more salt and/or pepper if necessary.
- Top with additional cheddar and parsley, if desired.