Description

A rich, velvety soup with smoky Gouda cheese, tender broccoli, and a comforting flavor perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups broccoli florets (~500g)
2 tablespoons butter (~28g)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (~16g)
4 cups chicken stock (~950ml)
1 ½ cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese (~150g)
1 cup heavy cream (~240ml)
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
Salt & pepper to taste
Optional: pinch of cayenne pepper
Optional: crumbled bacon
Optional: croutons

Instructions

Chop broccoli into small florets, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
Sprinkle flour over the onion and garlic mixture. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook off the raw flour taste.
Slowly pour in chicken stock, whisking to combine. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let simmer. Add broccoli florets and cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth. If using a regular blender, work in batches and be cautious with hot liquid.
Stir in shredded smoked Gouda and heavy cream. Keep heat on low and stir until cheese melts completely. Taste and season with salt, pepper, and cayenne if desired.
Ladle into bowls, garnish with croutons or crumbled bacon, and serve.

Notes

[‘Don’t skip the roux—it gives the soup its creamy texture.’, ‘Let the soup cool slightly before blending if using a regular blender to avoid splattering.’, ‘Smoked Gouda adds a unique flavor, but regular Gouda or sharp cheddar can be used as substitutes.’, ‘Season the soup at the end to allow flavors to develop fully.’]

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Soup
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 220
Fat: 15
Carbohydrates: 15
Fiber: 3
Protein: 10

Keywords: broccoli soup, smoked gouda soup, creamy soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe