Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Garlic

A creamy, low-carb broccoli soup with sharp cheddar that is filling thanks to its cheese and vegetables. It works well as a starter or as a light supper.

By yumbelo · 2 servings · 30 minutes

Ingredients

• 400 g Broccoli
• 50 g Onion
• 1 pc Garlic clove
• 10 g Butter
• 10 ml Olive oil
• 400 ml Water
• 150 ml Cream
• 120 g Cheddar, grated
• Salt
• Pepper
• pinch Nutmeg, freshly grated

Method

1. Wash the broccoli and divide it into small florets. Peel the stems and cut them into cubes.
2. Finely dice the onion and the garlic.
3. Heat the butter and olive oil in a pot and sweat the onion and garlic in it for 3 minutes until translucent.
4. Add the broccoli and stems, briefly sauté them, and pour in the water.
5. Cover and simmer over medium heat for about 12 minutes until soft.
6. Add the cream and remove the pot from the heat.
7. Stir in the cheddar until melted, then purée the soup finely with an immersion blender.
8. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg and serve hot.