Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe – This cheesy broccoli soup has that kind of warm-you-right-up goodness that’s perfect to cap a cold and rainy day. Browning broccoli with onion and garlic gives the soup a layer of caramelized flavor while turmeric harmonizes with cheddar and savory bacon. Serve the broccoli soup recipe with croutons for good measure!
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Ingredients list for the broccoli soup recipe
- 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 cup sharp cheddar, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Stale bread, cut into small dices (to make the croutons)
- Salt and pepper to taste
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How to make broccoli cheese soup
Broccoli cheese soup is a very simple soup to make from scratch and it has loads of flavor!
First, sauté broccoli with garlic and onion in the pot for 5 minutes. Then add broth, thyme, and turmeric powder and simmer for 15 minutes.
In the meantime, toast croutons in the oven and fry bacon.
Mix in the cream and cheese into the broccoli soup when it’s cooked. Puree the soup in a food processor or with a hand blender, garnish and serve!
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Directions
1. How to make cheesy broccoli soup: Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat, add the broccoli and saute until browned, about 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic, onion and saute, about 2 minutes more.
2. Add the broth, thyme and turmeric powder, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, toss croutons in 1 tablespoon olive oil with salt and pepper and toast in a 400°F (200°C) oven for 6 to 8 minutes. Fry bacon in a skillet, drain from fat and cut into small bits. Set croutons and bacon aside.
4. Mix in the cream and cheese into the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Puree the soup in a food processor or blender and enjoy your cheesy broccoli soup garnished with crisp bacon bits and croutons.
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