Description
Make a cozy winter lunch with this rich and creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup, served perfectly inside edible bread bowls. This recipe brings warmth and comfort to any cold day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 large round bread loaves (for bowls)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Pour in broth. Add broccoli florets, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook until broccoli is tender, about 10 minutes.
- While the soup simmers, make the roux: In a separate small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Do not let it brown.
- Slowly whisk in milk until the mixture is smooth and thickens slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until completely melted and smooth.
- Gradually stir the cheese sauce into the soup mixture. Heat through, but do not boil after adding cheese.
- For the bowls: Slice the top off each bread loaf and hollow out the center, creating a bowl shape.
- Ladle the hot soup into the bread bowls. Serve immediately and enjoy your creation!
Notes
- Feel free to use frozen broccoli if fresh is unavailable.
- Shred your own cheese; pre-shredded cheese often contains anti-caking agents that affect melting.
- If you prefer a smoother soup, use an immersion blender after adding the broccoli.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1.5 cups soup)
- Calories: Estimate needed
- Sugar: Estimate needed
- Sodium: Estimate needed
- Fat: Estimate needed
- Saturated Fat: Estimate needed
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimate needed
- Trans Fat: Estimate needed
- Carbohydrates: Estimate needed
- Fiber: Estimate needed
- Protein: Estimate needed
- Cholesterol: Estimate needed