{"id":"82298fef-2dba-4f47-b076-50da9e79f482","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/82298fef-2dba-4f47-b076-50da9e79f482","source_url":"https://www.loveandlemons.com/broccoli-cheddar-soup/","title":"Broccoli Cheddar Soup","description":"This broccoli cheddar soup recipe is easy to make in just 30 minutes! Creamy, rich, and flavorful, it's comfort food at its best. Serve it with homemade croutons or good crusty bread.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT25M","total_time":"PT35M","image_url":"https://cdn.loveandlemons.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/broccoli-cheddar-soup-500x500.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"4 tablespoons unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":4,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1  medium yellow onion (chopped)","item":"medium yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"½ teaspoon sea salt","item":"sea salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"Freshly ground black pepper","item":"Freshly ground black pepper"},{"text":"3  garlic cloves (chopped)","item":"garlic cloves","quantity":3,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"¼ cup all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 cups whole milk or unsweetened almond milk","item":"whole milk or unsweetened almond milk","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 cups vegetable broth","item":"vegetable broth","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3 cups chopped broccoli florets","item":"chopped broccoli florets","quantity":3,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1  large carrot (julienned or finely chopped)","item":"large carrot","quantity":1,"preparation":"julienned or finely chopped"},{"text":"½ teaspoon Dijon mustard","item":"Dijon mustard","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese (about 2 heaping cups)","item":"shredded cheddar cheese","quantity":8,"unit":"oz","preparation":"about 2 heaping cups"},{"text":"Homemade croutons (for serving, optional)","item":"Homemade croutons","preparation":"for serving, optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, salt, and several grinds of pepper and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute, then sprinkle in the flour and whisk continuously for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the flour turns golden. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking continuously."},{"number":2,"text":"Add the broth, broccoli, carrot, and mustard and stir to combine. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender."},{"number":3,"text":"Gradually add the cheese, stirring after each addition, until all the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy. Season to taste and serve with croutons, if desired."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:58:10.489692+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:58:10.489692+00:00"}