Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 3 cups broccoli florets, cut small
- 1/2 cup matchstick-cut carrots
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese + extra for serving
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional but recommended)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Melt the butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Make the Roux: Add the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring often to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Add Broth and Mustard: Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until the flour has dissolved. Stir in the Dijon mustard and continue whisking.
- Add Cream, Veggies, and Bring to a Boil: Add the cream, broccoli florets, and carrots. Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil.
- Simmer the Soup: Reduce the heat to medium-low (so it’s still bubbling, but not boiling fiercely). Cover the pot with the lid slightly ajar and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the broccoli and carrots are tender and the soup has thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent anything from sticking.
- Add the Cheese: Reduce the heat to low and gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese. Cook for a few more minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
- Season and Blend (Optional): Add the cayenne pepper and season with salt and pepper to taste. Optionally, blend some of the soup using an immersion blender to create a smoother texture. The soup will thicken more as it cools, so you can add more broth if you want to thin it out.
- Serve: Serve immediately with extra cheddar cheese on top.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend the soup with an immersion blender or regular blender, depending on your preference.
- For extra creaminess, you can add a bit more cream or half-and-half.
- If you want to make the soup a bit spicier, you can add more cayenne pepper or even a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Soup, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
