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Gluten Free Broccoli Cheese Soup

Gluten Free Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 medium russet potato, peeled and diced small
  • 4 cups small broccoli florets
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 6 oz sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
  • ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, add onion, and cook 4-5 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  2. Add potato, broccoli, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 12-15 minutes until vegetables are very tender.
  3. Remove from heat and blend the soup until completely smooth using an immersion blender or standard blender in batches.
  4. Return pot to low heat. Stir in cream, then add cheddar a handful at a time, whisking until melted. Add Parmesan and heat gently for 2-3 minutes, never letting it boil.
  5. Ladle into bowls, drizzle with extra cream if you like, and crack black pepper over the top.

Notes

If you prefer a thicker soup, let it sit off the heat for 5 minutes after blending; it will continue to thicken slightly as it cools. Freshly grated cheese makes a real difference here, so skip the pre-shredded bag if you can.