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Broccoli Cheddar Soup (Lightened Up)

A lighter broccoli cheddar soup that's creamy, cheesy, and satisfying without the heavy cream.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - 6 cups broccoli florets
  • - 2 tablespoons butter
  • - 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • - 2 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 large carrot diced
  • - 3 tablespoons flour
  • - 3 cups chicken broth
  • - 2 cups whole milk
  • - 2 cups sharp cheddar shredded
  • - 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
  • - Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. **Sauté.** Cook onion, garlic, carrot in butter 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. **Thicken.** Add flour, stir 1 minute, then whisk in broth.
  3. **Simmer.** Add broccoli and milk, simmer 12 to 15 minutes.
  4. **Blend.** Partially blend, leaving some chunks.
  5. **Melt.** Off heat, stir in cheddar and mustard powder until smooth.

Notes

- Shred cheese from a block for smooth melting.
- Add cheese off the heat to prevent graininess.
- Use sharp cheddar for maximum flavor with less cheese.