Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Zesty Classic Broccoli Cheddar Soup, served in an artisan bread bowl. This creamy, cheesy soup features fresh broccoli and sharp cheddar, creating a delightful flavor experience that is perfect for chilly days. Not only is it delicious, but the addition of an edible bread bowl makes it a fun presentation for gatherings or cozy dinners at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 crusty artisan bread bowls
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in fresh broccoli florets and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer until broccoli is tender (about 10-15 minutes).
- Use an immersion blender or transfer batches of soup to a blender to purée until smooth. Return to the pot.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven according to bread bowl package directions or bake fresh ones until golden brown.
- Ladle hot soup into each bread bowl and garnish with additional cheese or herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread bowl with soup (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 90mg