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A bowl of broccoli cheddar soup with cheddar bay biscuits on the side
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Roasted Broccoli Cheddar Soup

It's soup season, and this Roasted Broccoli Cheddar Soup is filled with hearty veggies swimming in a tasty, creamy broth. It only takes about 30 minutes to whip this up!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 340kcal
Author: Shani W.

Equipment

  • Chef's Knife
  • Sheet Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Can Opener
  • Dutch Oven
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Ladle for serving

Ingredients
  

Roasted Broccoli

  • 8 ounces broccoli florets chopped
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can coconut milk 13.5 ounces
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 ½ cups shredded carrots

Instructions

  • Add the chopped broccoli to a parchment-lined sheet pan, and drizzle the vegetable oil on top.
  • Toss until completely combined, then roast at 400℉/204℃ for about 15 minutes. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in the bottom of a large Dutch oven, melt the butter on medium heat.
  • Add the minced garlic and dry seasonings and stir well. Cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the flour until a paste forms; this will be our roux.
  • Slowly stir in the vegetable broth and water, a little at a time, until you have a smooth texture.
  • Pour in the coconut milk and dijon mustard; stir well.
  • Finally, add in the cheddar cheese, broccoli, and carrots. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes until evenly distributed.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer on medium-low heat. Serve with garlic bread or Cheddar Drop Biscuits and enjoy!

Notes

Tips & Tricks:
Roasting the broccoli gives a beautiful depth of flavor to the dish. If you don't have time, you can simply add in chopped broccoli at step 8 and cook for about 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 943mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 6315IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 3mg