Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Name: Broccoli and Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 255 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 broccoli heads, florets and stalks chopped'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 onion, chopped'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 carrot, chopped'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 small leek, sliced'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, finely chopped'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1.1 L chicken or vegetable stock'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '100g extra-mature cheddar, grated'}; {'group': 'Main', 'item': '100ml double cream'}; {'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Salt and black pepper'}

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Warm up with this creamy Broccoli and Cheese Soup, packed with fresh broccoli, onions, and carrots. Perfect for cozy nights, it’s easy to make in your slow cooker!

675 kcal /serving 4 hrs on high or 5-6 hrs on low Serves 4 Easy American Vegetarian

Ingredients

Metric Imperial

{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 broccoli heads, florets and stalks chopped'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 onion, chopped'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 carrot, chopped'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 small leek, sliced'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, finely chopped'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '1.1 L chicken or vegetable stock'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '100g extra-mature cheddar, grated'}
{'group': 'Main', 'item': '100ml double cream'}
{'group': 'Seasoning', 'item': 'Salt and black pepper'}

Preparation

Cut the broccoli into florets and chop the stalks.
Chop the onion, carrot, and leek.
Finely chop the garlic.

Cooking

Place the chopped broccoli, onion, carrot, leek, and garlic into the slow cooker.
Season with salt and pepper.
Pour in the stock, cover, and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 5-6 hours until the broccoli is tender.
Add most of the cheddar cheese, reserving a little for garnish, and cook for an additional 15 minutes on high.
Stir in the double cream, then blend the soup until smooth using a hand-held stick blender.

Plating & Serving

Serve the soup hot, garnished with the reserved cheddar cheese.
Optionally, top with crispy air-fried or oven-baked broccoli florets for added texture.

Notes

For crispy broccoli garnish, drizzle reserved florets with oil and air-fry at 200°C (400°F (200°C)) for 10 minutes, or bake in the oven at 200°C (400°F (200°C)) for 10-15 minutes.

Suggested Sides

crusty bread

Nutrition per Serving

675 Calories

46.3g Protein 40% DV

30.1g Carbs 10% DV

43.3g Fat 55% DV

9.6g Fiber 25% DV

8.7g Sugars

1357mg Sodium 90% DV

175mg Cholesterol 50% DV

Diet Type	Low Carb
Health Labels	Sugar Conscious Mediterranean Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Oil Added No Sugar Added Sulphite Free