Broccoli and Cheddar Soup
Creamy and comforting, this broccoli cheddar soup recipe is the ultimate winter warmer - a blissful bowlful of cheesy cheer that’s hearty, wholesome, and utterly irresistible.
Ingredients
Method
1. Separate the stems and the florets from the broccoli. Trim and discard the bottom of the broccoli stems and peel the tough outer layers. Finely chop the stems and coarsely chop the florets and set aside separately.
2. Mist a large pot with non-stick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add the broccoli stems, onions and potatoes and cook, stirring, until softened, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened and the vegetables are tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, combine the reserved florets and 125ml water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover and continue to steam until the florets are bright green and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add the entire contents of the pot with the florets to the soup along with the nutmeg. Stir to combine and remove from the heat. Stir in the Cheddar, Worcestershire and milk. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with the spring onions.
Cook's Note: Leftover soup should be reheated in the microwave rather than the stovetop, where the cheese will "break" or separate from the broth.
Broccoli and cheddar cheese soup - does comfort food get any better?
This broccoli and cheddar cheese soup delivers comfort in every spoonful. The onion, potato, broccoli and vegetable broth come together to create a silky base for this broccoli cheddar soup recipe, then the real star is added, mouth-wateringly mature cheddar cheese. A dash of Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper and a sprinkling of finely sliced spring onion add that je ne sais quoi to an already sublime broccoli and cheddar cheese soup.
Homemade is better than shop-bought every day of the week and this cheddar cheese soup and broccoli is perfect for chilly nights, weekend lunches, or lazy Sunday suppers. It nails that nostalgic comfort food feeling while sneaking in plenty of veg. Serve it with thickly buttered bread, crunchy croutons, or even a jacket potato for the ultimate indulgence.
Feeling creative? Stir in a touch of smoked paprika for extra warmth, go half-and-half with Gruyère for nuttiness, or with blue cheese if you’re feeling bold. However you make it, this broccoli cheddar soup recipe is the definition of cosy comfort.
Once you’ve mastered this broccoli and cheddar cheese soup, try other winter warming favourites from around the world, like a grilled chicken tortilla soup with tequila crema from Mexico, an iconic minestrone soup with beans from Italy, the legendary French onion soup with a Gruyere-smothered crouton, or a bowl of everything’s-gonna-be-alright cream of fresh tomato soup from right here at home!
