Armstrong Cheese shared this recipe for Broccoli Soup with Medium Light Cheddar Cheese, a creamy, comforting classic ready in just 30 minutes. Blended until smooth and finished with melted cheddar, it’s a simple, satisfying bowl for any day of the week.
Broccoli Soup with Medium Light Cheddar Cheese
Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 30 min
Serving: 4-6
Ingredients:
- 30 mL (2 tbsp) butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 60 mL (1/4 cup) flour
- 1 L (4 cups) poultry (or vegetable) broth
- 1 head of broccoli, cut into florets
- 400 g (4 cups) Armstrong Medium Light Cheddar Cheese, grated
To serve
- Croutons
- 15% cream
- Herbs (parsley, dill, basil, etc.), chopped
Directions:
- In a stock pot over medium heat, brown the onion and garlic in butter, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
- Add the flour and stir while cooking for 2 minutes.
- Add the broth and broccoli. Continue stirring while cooking for 10 minutes.
- Using a hand blender, blend the soup to a smooth consistency.
- Add half of the Armstrong Medium Light Cheddar Cheese and stir until the cheese has melted.
- Serve, topped with croutons, cream, herbs, and the remaining cheddar.
