Making a creamy, homemade Broccoli Cheddar Soup is easy to do using simple ingredients! Learn how to make the best creamy soup without heavy cream and have a delicious dinner on the table in just 35 minutes!
3cupsvegetable brothYou can use chicken broth if you aren't vegetarian
3cupsbroccoli floretschopped into small pieces (about 2 heads of broccoli)
1carrotshredded
2cupsmilk
2 1/2cupscheddar cheeseshredded + more for serving, if desired
salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until it begins to soften, about 4 minutes.
Sprinkle the flour over the onions and stir, cooking for 1 minute.
Add the broth, broccoli florets, and carrots to the large pot and simmer over medium high heat until the broccoli is tender, about 8-10 minutes.
Stir in the milk and bring back to a simmer. Then remove it from heat. Add the cheese a little at a time and keep mixing until the cheese melts.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with extra shredded cheese, if desired.
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