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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.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 45 min⏳ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 40 min👤 Ali📖 gimmesomeoven
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●blender
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Sauté. 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.
medium carrots (diced)2garlic (minced)3 cloves
2
Simmer. 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.
vegetable broth4 cups
3
Purée. Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. Or transfer the soup in batches to a traditional blender and purée until smooth.
4
Finish. Stir in the cheddar cheese until it has completely melted. Taste the soup and season with plenty of salt and pepper, as needed.
5
Serve. Serve warm with your desired toppings and enjoy!
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