This past week has been cold and snowy. I am NOT a fan of snow which is sad because I live in a place called Frostburg. With a name like that you know we get a lot of snow.Last night I looked at my menu plan and saw we were supposed to have pork chops. While I like pork chops, sometimes I just need to have some soup on a snowy night. After quickly taking in the contents of my refrigerator I found I had everything I needed to make broccoli cheddar soup. This is one of my all time favorite soups but I've never made it because a) I don't like using cheddar cheese soup, b) I don't like using processed cheese, and c) I hate when cheese curdles in soup.
The recipe I used called for cheddar cheese but it also had tips for adding it so that the soup was smooth and it blended in. It worked and the soup was delicious! Big chunks of broccoli, potatoes, and carrots mixed in a smooth and creamy cheese broth. I served it with beer cheddar bread and it was the perfect snowy weather dinner.
Broccoli Cheddar Soup (adapted from Sustainable Cooking for One)
1 T. olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 T. flour
1 t. oregano
1/2 t. thyme
1/2 t. rosemary
1 c. milk
1 c. light cream
1 potato, peeled and diced2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 c. water
1 t. salt
1 t. black pepper
1 T. butter
3-4 c. fresh broccoli florets
8 oz. cheddar cheese, grated
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add the onion and saute for 4 minutes. Add in the garlic and saute for an additional minute.2. Stir in the flour and herbs and heat for 30 seconds. Add in the milk and cream and whisk until smooth.
3. Bring the soup to a simmer and add in the potatoes and carrots. Cook for 10 minutes.4. Increase the heat and add in the water, salt, pepper, and butter. Once the soup is boiling add in the broccoli and reduce heat to a simmer.
5. Cook for 20 minutes. Remove the soup from the heat and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes. Slowly stir in the cheddar cheese until the soup is smooth. Serve hot.
Don’t forget to check out all of the wonderful soups being offered by the #SundaySupper family:
Do The Chicken Dance (chicken {or other poultry} soups)
- Chicken Tortellini & White Bean Soup at Flour On My Face
- Chicken Gnocchi at Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
- Chicken Cheese Soup by There and Back Again
- Chicken Tortellini Soup by Country Girl In The Village
- Chicken Soup with Leeks, Onions and Fennel by Shockingly Delicious
- Family Style Tablescape featuring Chicken Tortilla Soup by An Appealing Plan
- Yucatan Chicken Lime Soup (Sopa de Lima) by The Weekend Gourmet
- Chicken Meatball, Spinach and Orzo Soup from Gourmet Drizzles
- Ground Turkey and Vegetable Soup at The Messy Baker
- Cheesy Chipotle Chicken Sausage Chowder by Cupcakes and Kale Chips
- Chick-Fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup by Family Foodie
- Chicken Vegetable Noodle Soup at Cupcakes and Pearls
- Healthy Bean and Sausage Soup by Momma’s Meals
- Smoked Sausage and Wild Rice Soup at Mama, Mommy, Mom
Where’s The Beef (Beef Soups)
- Chili with Black Beans by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Vegetable and Beef Soup by Supper For a Steal
- Swabian Beef Spaetzle +1 Soup (Gaisburger Marsch) at Galactosemia in PDX
- Bacon Cheeseburger Soup by Small Wallet, Big Appetite
- Beef Pho Soup by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Frijol con Carne by MarocMama
- Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef and Noodle Soup) by Neighborfood
Pass The Pork. Please (Pork or Sausage Soups)
- Louisiana Caldo by Catholic Foodie
- Sweet potato and Spanish chorizo soup at My Cute Bride
- Soft Tofu Soup (Soondubu Jjigae) by Hip Foodie Mom
Under The Sea (Seafood Soups)
- Shrimp Miso Noodle Soup at Pescetarian Journal
- Szechuan Fish Soup by The Urban Mrs.
- New England Clam Chowder at Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Hearty Okra Shrimp Gumbo Laced with Coconut Oil by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Bacon and Shrimp Bisque at Big Bear’s Wife
- Lobster Bisque by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Chinese Fish Maw Soup by My Trials in The Kitchen
- Thai Curry Coconut Mussel Soup by Noshing With The Nolands
Eat Your Veggies (Chock Full o’ Vegetables Soups)
- Not-So-Mini-Strone at The Foodie Army Wife
- French Onion Soup by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Spicy Sweet Potato and Corn Soup at Magnolia Days
- Creamy Cheddar Potato Soup at Daily Dish Recipes
- Rather French Onion Soup by What Smells So Good?
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup by Hezzi D’s Books and Cooks
- Cream of Ancho Chile Soup from La Cocina de Leslie
- Pasta e Fagoli Soup at Cravings of a Lunatic
- Miso Soup by Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Vegetable Consommé with Semolina Dumplings – Grießknödel at Masala Herb
- Vegetable Medley Soup with Broccoli and Leeks at Chattering Kitchen
- Smoky Kale and Tomato Soup with Garlic Croutons by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Coconut Corn Chowder at Mangoes and Chutney
- Make Your Own (Gluten Free) Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup at The Meltaways
- Ital Carrot & Sweet Potato Soup at The Lovely Pantry
- Chunky Vegetable and Barley Soup at Curious Cuisiniere
- Corn Soup with Crispy Tortilla Strips at Ninja Baking
- Jalapeno Beer Cheese Soup by The Hand That Rocks The Ladle
- Wild Mushroom Soup at Food Lust People Love
- Creamy Carrot Soup at Cookistry
- Vermicelli Soup by Damn Delicious
- Country Split Pea Soup with Bacon and Potatoes at girlichef
Some Don’t Like It Hot (Chilled Soups)
- Chilled Strawberry Soup at Juanita’s Cocina
- Bread and Tomato Soup – Gazpacho Style at Vintage Kitchen Notes
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