Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this creamy Smoked Gouda Broccoli Soup! In just 30 minutes, you can create a velvety, flavorful dish that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. This unique recipe combines the rich, smoky taste of gouda cheese with fresh broccoli and carrots, making it both delicious and nutritious. Serve it warm, and enjoy a delightful bowl of soup that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 16 ounces broth (vegetable or chicken)
- 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 (fresh grated)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt unsalted butter. Sauté diced onion until translucent, about 4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in all-purpose flour to form a roux, cooking for about 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in vegetable or chicken broth and whole milk until smooth. Season with salt, paprika, and pepper.
- Add chopped broccoli and grated carrot; bring to a simmer. Cover and reduce heat, cooking for 10 to 12 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated smoked gouda until melted and creamy.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings like croutons or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg