Easy One Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Easy One Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Creamy and savory broccoli cheddar soup that is loaded with broccoli, carrots, celery and freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese. Simple to make and all comes together in one pot!

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Total Time: 19 minutes
Servings: 1 cup servings
Calories: 258kcal

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
• 4 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 cups no salt added chicken broth, (or vegetable broth)
• 1 1/2 cups half and half, (or heavy cream)
• 3 cups broccoli, (cut into small florets)
• 1 rib celery, (sliced or diced)
• 2 small carrots, (sliced or julienned)
• 1/2 tsp ground mustard
• 1/2 tsp salt, (more or less, to taste)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper, (more or less, to taste)
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, (freshly grated recommended. Pre-shredded won't melt well.)
• Garnishment:
• freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions:

1. Place a large pot over medium heat. Add the butter. Once melted and bubbling, add the diced onion and celery. Sauté until onion is translucent - 3 to 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook 30-60 seconds, stirring.
2. Whisk in flour and cook 1-2 minutes until light or golden brown. Pour in the chicken broth and half and half, whisking continuously until no clumps remain.
3. Season with ground mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix well, stirring until it has thickened slightly.
4. Add the broccoli and carrots, reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the broccoli is fork tender.
5. Use an immersion blender (if desired) to reduce the soup to the consistency you prefer. If not, you can skip this step. I prefer my soups chunky with vegetables, so I did not do this.
6. Gradually add in the grated cheddar cheese 1/2 cup at a time, constantly stirring until all of the cheese is added and melted.
7. Remove from heat. Adjust salt and pepper seasonings, if desired.
8. Serve garnished with cheddar cheese, chives, or toppings of choice!

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