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Broccoli and cheddar soup in a white bowl with green onions and shredded cheddar cheese as garnish.

The BEST Spicy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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Spicy and warming this delicious broccoli cheddar soup is both healthy and a little decadent at the same time!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Food Processor makes mincing the carrot, onion, and garlic fast and easy
  • 1 large pot for cooking the soup

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Thai chilis use serrano or jalapeno if you prefer
  • 1 carrot peeled and cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 medium sized broccoli crown cut into florets and bite sized pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 medium onion cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 green onion sliced as garnish
  • ¼ ts salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ ts pepper plus more to taste
  • ¼ ts cayenne pepper plus more to taste
  • ½ ts chicken bouillon I used Maggi
  • 2 cups chicken broth or chicken stock can sub vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 4-6 oz sharp shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Cut peeled carrot and onion into bite sized pieces and the broccoli into florets. Keep the broccoli to the side.
    Broccoli, Carrot, Onion and Garlic in Food Processor
  • Throw your carrot, garlic, onion, and chilis into a food processor and process until finely minced.
    Minced carrot and onion in a food processor with a head of broccoli and some butter in the background.
  • Melt butter on med high heat in a large sauce pan
    Butter melting in a pan
  • Add your finely minced carrot, garlic, onion, and chilis, along with the broccoli florets, into the sauce pan once the butter has melted. Saute for 7-10 minutes (or until vegetables are softened) over the med high heat, stirring often.
    Broccoli florets and minced carrot and onion in a saucepan.
  • Add chicken broth, salt, pepper, cayenne, and Maggi seasonings, stir, and bring to the boil. Lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
    Broccoli florets, minced onion and carrots in a chicken broth, with spices added to the top including pepper and cayenne pepper.
  • Stir in the heavy cream, and then add the cheddar and allow to melt. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
    Broccoli and cheddar soup in a saucepan with pieces of broccoli in a sauce made with cream and butter and lots of shredded cheddar on top.
  • Serve and enjoy garnished with a few more shreds of cheddar, and green onions!
    Broccoli and cheddar soup in a patterned bowl with green onions and shredded cheddar cheese as garnish.

Notes

If you prefer a milder version, by all means feel free to leave out the cayenne and the chilis.  This soup is still delicious!  Serve with warm crusty bread for a wonderfully satisfying meal!

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 16gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 458mgPotassium: 795mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 4776IUVitamin C: 146mgCalcium: 349mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cheddar soup, Soup, spicy food
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