Lightened-Up Broccoli Cheese Soup
This veggie-loaded broccoli cheese soup recipe is perfectly velvety and creamy without using heavy cream. Instant Pot and Crock-Pot options included in the notes below.
Ingredients
4 servings
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrots and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add the vegetable broth, potato, smoked paprika and stir to combine. Continue cooking until the soup reaches a simmer. Then reduce heat to medium-low (or whatever temperature is needed to maintain a low simmer). Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are nearly tender. Stir in the broccoli and cook for 10 minutes, or until tender.
- Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. Or transfer the soup in batches to a traditional blender and purée until smooth.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese until it has completely melted. Taste the soup and season with plenty of salt and pepper, as needed.
- Serve. Serve warm with your desired toppings and enjoy!
💰 Cost Estimate
Total Ingredients
$1839.00
$1839.00
Per Serving
$460.00/serving
$460.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$3678.00 vs buying!
~$3678.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (82% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| olive oil | 1 tbsp | $21.00 |
| white onion | 1 medium | $50.00 |
| carrots | 2 medium | $74.00 |
| garlic | 3 cloves | $593.00 |
| vegetable broth | 4 cups | $126.00 |
| russet potato | 1 medium | $22.00 |
| smoked paprika | 0.5 tsp | $25.00 |
| frozen broccoli florets | 1 lb | $50.00 |
| sharp cheddar cheese | 8 oz | $878.00 |
| fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper | - | - |
| optional toppings | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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