Ingredients
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- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk or half-and-half (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onions and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in broccoli florets and shredded carrots.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stir to combine.
- Slowly pour in vegetable broth while stirring to create a smooth base.
- Simmer until broccoli is tender but not mushy.
- Add grated cheddar, and stir until melted; add milk for creaminess if desired.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
For a thicker soup, allow it to simmer longer. You can also use gluten-free flour if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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