Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Creamy Smoked Gouda Broccoli Soup. Perfect for chilly evenings, this rich and velvety soup is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 30 minutes—but also made in a single pot for easy cleanup. The delightful combination of fresh broccoli, vibrant carrots, and the irresistible flavor of smoked gouda creates a dish that’s hearty enough to serve as a main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 16 ounces vegetable or chicken broth
- 16 ounces whole milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 large head of broccoli, chopped into small florets
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 8 ounces smoked gouda cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add diced onions and cook until they are translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle the flour into the pot while stirring to create a roux, cooking for about 1 minute.
- Gradually add the broth and whole milk, along with salt, paprika, and pepper. Whisk until smooth.
- Incorporate chopped broccoli and grated carrot into the mixture. Bring to a simmer, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for approximately 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded gouda cheese until melted.
- Serve warm topped with croutons for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg