Smoked Gouda Broccoli Soup
A creamy and comforting soup made with fresh broccoli, smoked gouda, and vegetables.
Equipment
- Saucepan For cooking the soup.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 16 ounces vegetable or chicken broth
- 16 ounces whole milk
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 1 large head broccoli, chopped into small florets
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 8 ounces smoked gouda, freshly grated
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced onions and cook until they soften and turn slightly brown, around 4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Stir in the flour to create a paste and cook for 1 minute. This will help thicken your soup.
- Pour in the chicken broth, milk, salt, paprika, and pepper. Whisk well to combine, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add the chopped broccoli and grated carrot, stirring to mix. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover the saucepan, reduce the heat to low, and let it cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the vegetables reach your desired tenderness.
- Remove the soup from the heat and gradually add the shredded gouda, stirring continuously until the cheese melts completely.
- Serve the soup warm, topped with croutons for added texture.
Notes
For added texture, consider blending half of the soup for a creamier consistency while leaving the other half chunky.