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Andrew Fowler

Quick Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 lb broccoli florets and peeled stems finely chopped
  • 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp fine salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/3 cup plain instant potato flakes
  • 6 oz sharp cheddar freshly grated
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in 4-quart pot over medium. Cook onion 5 minutes, then garlic 30 seconds.
  2. Add broccoli, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to simmer; cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes until broccoli very tender.
  3. Add milk; gently heat 2 minutes. Sprinkle in potato flakes while stirring; gently simmer 1 minute until lightly thickened.
  4. Turn off heat; wait until bubbling stops. Stir in cheddar in 4 small additions, melting each before the next.
  5. Add Dijon; divide among 4 bowls, keeping broccoli pieces visible.