Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

A rich and creamy soup featuring broccoli, cheddar cheese, and optional shredded chicken, perfect for a warm meal.

By @ambarscooking__adventures

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 0.5 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, grated
• 100 g mushroom, sliced
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 300 ml vegetable broth
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 0 salt
• 0 black pepper
• 400 ml whole milk
• 120 g heavy cream
• 2 slices cheddar cheese slices
• 2 slices American cheese slices
• 150 g shredded chicken meat
• 250 g broccoli, chopped
• 0 toasted sourdough bread

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, then sauté until fragrant.
2. Add the grated carrot and sliced mushrooms. Cook for a few minutes until softened.
3. Add the all-purpose flour and stir well until the vegetables are coated.
4. Gradually pour in the vegetable broth, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
5. Add the paprika powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
6. Pour in the whole milk and heavy cream, then stir well.
7. Add the cheddar and American cheese slices. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the soup is creamy.
8. Add the shredded chicken and chopped broccoli. Stir well and simmer gently until the broccoli is tender, about 8–12 minutes.
9. Serve warm with toasted sourdough bread. Enjoy!