Broccoli Cheesy Soup

Name: Broccoli Cheesy Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Land O Lakes® Butter; 1 medium (1 cup) onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne); 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 medium (1 cup) Yukon gold potato, peeled, diced 1/4 inch; 4 cups bite-sized fresh or frozen broccoli florets; 2 cups Land O Lakes® Half & Half; 8 ounces (2 cups) Land O Lakes® Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese shredded, plus more for serving; Salt and pepper, as desired

Warm up with a cozy bowl of a favorite comfort food soup. Using sharp Cheddar intensifies the cheese flavor and pureed potato and half & half make for deliciously creamy broth.

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15 min

Prep Time

1 hr 05 min

Total Time

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Ingredients

¹/₄ cup Land O Lakes® Butter

1 medium (1 cup) onion, chopped

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic

1 teaspoon salt

¹/₈ teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups chicken or vegetable broth

1 medium (1 cup) Yukon gold potato, peeled, diced 1/4 inch

4 cups bite-sized fresh or frozen broccoli florets

2 cups Land O Lakes® Half & Half

8 ounces (2 cups) Land O Lakes® Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese, shredded, plus more for serving

Salt and pepper, as desired

How to make

STEP 1

Melt butter in stockpot over medium heat. Add onion; cook 5 minutes or until it begins to soften. Add garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and cayenne.
STEP 2

Sprinkle flour over onion mixture; cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in broth. Add potato; bring to a slow boil. Cover. Cook 8-10 minutes or until potato is tender.
STEP 3

Using immersion blender or traditional blender, puree mixture until potatoes are smooth. Add broccoli and half & half. Cook, covered, over medium-low heat, 20 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Stir in 8 ounces cheese; cover. Cook 1 minute. Uncover; stir until fully melted. Season with additional salt and pepper, as desired. Serve with additional shredded cheese.

Tip #1

Customize your bowl by topping this soup with different cheese shreds, crushed cheese curls, goldfish-shaped crackers, fried onions, croutons...the options are endless.

Tip #2

Save time by using LAND O LAKES® Sharp Cheddar Farmstyle Cut Shredded Cheese instead of shredding it yourself.

380 Calories

28 Fat (g)

85 Cholesterol (mg)

1070 Sodium (mg)

19 Carbohydrates (g)

2 Dietary Fiber

14 Protein (g)

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