Quick and Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Quick and Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Introduction

This Broccoli Cheddar Soup is creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor. Perfect for chilly evenings or a quick weeknight meal, it’s loaded with tender broccoli, sweet carrots, and sharp cheddar cheese. The combination of a velvety cream base and savory cheese makes this soup irresistible. Adding crumbled bacon on top gives an extra layer of smoky flavor, but it’s just as delicious without it. In less than an hour, you can have a hearty, restaurant-quality soup right at home.

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons (60 g) butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
• 3 cups (720 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 cups (300 g) broccoli florets
• 2 cups (200 g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
• ¼ cup cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)

Directions