Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Sourdough Croutons

Name: Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Sourdough Croutons
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup chopped white onion; 1 tablespoon garlic paste or minced garlic; 6 sprigs fresh thyme, de-stemmed; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups (32 ounces) low-sodium chicken stock or broth; 12 ounces (4 heaping cups) fresh broccoli florets, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 2 cups half and half; 8 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, optional; 3-4 pieces thinly-sliced prosciutto, optional; grated parmesan or parmigiano reggiano cheese, optional; 1 lb sourdough (loaf or baguette), cut into bite-sized pieces; 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

Sooo in love with this broccoli cheddar soup with sourdough croutons! It's super easy to make, extra creamy, and insanely delicious. Made a little more cozy (and dreamy!) with buttery, toasted sourdough croutons and crispy prosciutto pieces, swoon. Dare we say this one is the only broccoli cheddar soup recipe you need!

Updated at: Sun, 12 Jan 2025 23:33:51 GMT