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Broccoli Cheddar Chowder

Broccoli Cheddar Chowder prepared dish

This creamy broccoli cheddar chowder is a comforting dish perfect for chilly days. Packed with tender broccoli and rich cheddar cheese, it offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Serve it with crusty bread for a satisfying meal!

This recipe is american style, lunch, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 45 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include vegetable broth, heavy cream, garlic, celery.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 stalks celery (diced)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 medium carrot (diced)
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 4 cups broccoli florets (chopped)
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the chopped broccoli and vegetable broth to the pot, bringing the mixture to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
  6. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth, or leave it chunky if preferred.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream, shredded cheddar cheese, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg.
  8. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring until the cheese is melted and the chowder is heated through.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 320
  • Protein: 10 g
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Carbohydrates: 19 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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