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The Best Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This broccoli cheddar soup is the best! It's quick and easy to make, and only requires a few ingredients. This soup is perfect for a winter day or any day when you need a hearty, comforting meal. This soup is also great for meal prep and can be made ahead of time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 292
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups Broccoli cut into florets
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced.
  • 3 1/2 cups Chicken broth with reduced sodium or vegetable broth or bone broth
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 3 cups Cheddar cheese pre-shredded

Method
 

  1. Sauté garlic in a Dutch Oven or Large Pot on medium heat until fragrant. You can also add some oil if you need.
  2. Mix in the chicken broth, heavy whip cream, and chopped broccoli. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10-20 min until the broccoli is tender.
  3. OPTION 1:
  4. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese slowly, making sure to stir constantly. Continue stirring until it is melted. Add 1/2 cup (64g), stir, and simmer until the cheese melts completely. Then add 1/2 cup (64g), stirring constantly until it is melted. To prevent it from seizing, keep it simmering at a low heat and stay under the heat. Once the cheese has melted, immediately remove from heat.
  5. OPTION 2 (RECOMMENDED),:
  6. To remove 1/3 of the broccoli pieces, use a slotted teaspoon. This step can be skipped if you prefer to keep some of the pieces in your soup. You can leave the chunks in if you don't want the soup to be pureed.