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A close-up of a hearty bowl of Loaded Broccoli Cheddar Soup, topped with sour cream, bacon, and chives.

Loaded Broccoli Cheddar Soup

A hearty and comforting broccoli cheddar soup, perfect for a chilly day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Toppings
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon crumbled
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons green onions chopped

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Whisk
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the broccoli florets and cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Do not boil.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Heat through but do not boil.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with crumbled bacon, sour cream, and chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For a smoother soup, you can use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup before adding the cheese and cream.

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