Description
A creamy and comforting Smoked Gouda Broccoli Soup that combines the smoky richness of gouda cheese with fresh broccoli and carrots, perfect for a cozy meal any day of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 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 black pepper
Vegetables
- 1 large head broccoli, chopped into small florets
- 1 large carrot, grated
Cheese
- 8 ounces smoked gouda, freshly grated
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Sauté Aromatics: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the diced onions and cook until they are translucent and beginning to brown, about 4 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release its flavor.
- Create Roux: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the butter and onions, stirring continuously to form a smooth paste. Cook this mixture for 1 minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Gradually whisk in the vegetable or chicken broth and whole milk, ensuring no lumps form. Add the salt, paprika, and black pepper, whisking well to combine all ingredients smoothly.
- Add Vegetables and Simmer: Stir in the chopped broccoli florets and grated carrot. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer, then cover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until the vegetables are tender but still vibrant.
- Incorporate Cheese: Remove the soup from heat and slowly add the freshly grated smoked gouda cheese, stirring constantly until the cheese is fully melted and the soup is creamy.
- Serve: Ladle the warm soup into bowls and top with croutons if desired. Enjoy this smoky, cheesy broccoli delight!
Notes
- For a smoother soup, blend the soup using an immersion blender before adding the cheese.
- Substitute smoked gouda with regular gouda or cheddar if preferred.
- Use low-fat milk for a lighter version, but whole milk adds creaminess.
- Vegetarian option: Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Smoked Gouda, Broccoli Soup, Creamy Broccoli Soup, Cheese Soup, Comfort Food, Easy Soup Recipe
