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Bowl of broccoli soup garnished with additional broccoli, croutons with a spoonful of soup in the foreground focus.
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Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Warm up with this comforting Cheesy Broccoli Soup with garlic croutons! It’s creamy, loaded with tender broccoli, and topped with crunchy croutons.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 750kcal
Author Michelle Ordever

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 small baguette cubed into bite-sized pieces
  • 5 Tbsp butter divided
  • 5 garlic cloves minced and divided
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 2 carrots finely diced
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 cup vegetable broth
  • 3 cup broccoli florets broken into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • sea salt and black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/Gas 4
  • Melt the 3 tablespoons of butter and toss the baguette pieces with the butter and 3 minced garlic cloves on a rimmed baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, and place the baguette in the oven to roast for 10-15 minutes until golden and crunchy around the edges. Remove and set aside.
    Cubes of Bread on Baking Tray
  • Heat olive oil and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium soup pot over medium heat.
    Butter in Pan
  • Add onion, carrots, and the remaining 2 garlic cloves. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the veggies soften slightly.
    Aromatics - garlic, onions, and carrots in Soup Pan
  • Sprinkle in the flour and dill; stir well. Continue cooking for another minute, just until the raw flour taste cooks out.
    Flour and Herbs Added to Pan
  • Pour in the vegetable stock and bring the soup to a steady simmer.
    Stock Added to Soup Pan
  • Once the soup starts simmering, add the broccoli florets and cook for 10-12 minutes until tender.
    Broccoli Added to Pan
  • Add in the milk, heavy cream, and cheddar cheese and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until the cheese melts. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if needed.
    Cheese and Dairy Added to Pan
  • Ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with the crispy garlic croutons and additional shredded cheese. Enjoy!
    Close up of Bowl of broccoli soup garnished with additional broccoli, croutons and cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 750kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 1639mg | Potassium: 582mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 7402IU | Vitamin C: 66mg | Calcium: 587mg | Iron: 3mg