Best Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This is the best soup you will ever eat. It honestly has to be one of my most favourite soups growing up as a kid.
I think this is why I love broccoli so much. My mom would always add just a touch of Parmesan or cheddar cheese on it, and boy was it GOOD. I would eat the whole thing! I left the broccoli in bigger chunks for this recipe, as it makes it more chunky and fulfilling. I also love using old sharp cheddar cheese. It makes it creamy, rich and absolutely delicious. You will never want to eat another soup than this one, I promise!

Best Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Course Soup

Servings 4

Ingredients

  

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbso small onions chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 celery small diced
• 2 carrots julienned
• 3 tbsp gluten free flour
• 3 cups vegetable stock
• 1 medium head of broccoli cut into florets
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne
• 2 cups milk or plant based milk of choice
• 1 1/2 cups old sharp cheddar cheese shredded

Garnish

• 1/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
• 2 tbsp cooked bacon bits
• 2 tsp chives diced small

Instructions

 

• In a large pot, oven medium heat add (half the butter)1 tbsp butter, onions, garlic and sauté until translucent.
• Add celery, carrots, 1 tbsp butter, flour, whisk together until cooked. About 2-3 mins or until light golden colour.
• Whisk in vegetable stock until flour is incorporated and not lumpy.
• Add in broccoli and oat milk and all remaining seasoning- paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, s&p
• Bring to a simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Serve in bowls, add remaining cheese, bacon bits, chives. Serve with crusty bread and enjoy!