Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Croutons
It’s packed with broccoli, carrots, and cheddar cheese. It's topped with crunchy homemade croutons that make every bowl feel extra cozy.
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
Broccoli Soup
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk or any milk you have
- 3 cups broccoli florets chopped into small bite sized pices
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Homemade Croutons
- 4 oz French baguette torn or cut into small pieces (about 2 cups)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 garlic clove smashed or halved
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- pepper
Instructions
Make the Soup
- Melt the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle the flour over the veggies and whisk for 1–2 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Slowly whisk in the broth. Stir in the milk, broccoli, carrots, Dijon, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cheddar a handful at a time, stirring until the soup is smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning. Keep the heat on low while the croutons finish baking.
Make the Homemade Croutons
- While the soup simmers, preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the torn bread pieces in a large bowl.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil, butter, smashed garlic, salt, and pepper until everything melts together. Remove the garlic.
- Pour the garlic oil over the bread and toss to coat.
- Spread the bread on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 7 minutes, toss, then bake for another 5 minutes, or until crisp and golden.
Notes
This recipe makes about 5 cups of soup.
Want it thicker? Mix 1–2 tablespoons of flour with the same amount of milk, then whisk in and cook for 5 more minutes.
Too thick? Add a splash of broth or milk until it reaches your ideal consistency.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 652kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g
