30-60 mins
Make-Ahead
Over 1 hour
Quick & Easy
Under 15 mins
Under 30 mins
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
A sophisticated broccoli cheddar soup featuring roasted broccoli for deeper flavor and a hint of smokiness.
Total Time
75
Yield
6
Calories
380 cal
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
French
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What You'll Need
Equipment:
Baking sheet, Large pot or Dutch oven, Immersion blender (or regular blender), Whisk •
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss Broccoli Florets from the Vegetables group with 1 tbsp Olive Oil, Salt, and Pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly charred.
While broccoli roasts, melt Butter from the Fat group in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add Onion and Leek from the Vegetables group and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Garlic from the Vegetables group and cook for 1 minute more.
Deglaze the pot with Dry Sherry from the Liquid group, scraping up any browned bits.
Add Vegetable Broth from the Liquid group and bring to a simmer. Add roasted Broccoli from the Vegetables group.
Simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Blend the soup with an immersion blender (or in batches in a regular blender) until smooth.
Return the soup to the pot and stir in Heavy Cream from the Liquid group, Aged White Cheddar, and Gruyere Cheese from the Cheese & Seasoning group until melted and smooth.
Season with Smoked Paprika, White Pepper, and Fleur de Sel from the Cheese & Seasoning group to taste. Serve hot.
