Cheesy Vegetable Soup
If You Are Working To Introduce More Veggies Into Your Diet, This Soup Is A Great Way To Do It. This Recipe Goes Great With A Hot Loaf Of Crusty Bread On The Side For Dipping In The Broth. If You Want To Add One More Vegetable, Toss In Some Frozen Peas.
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons Salted Butter
- 4 Cubes Frozen Crushed Garlic
- 1 ½ Cups Frozen Chopped Onions
- ¾ Cup Frozen Sliced Carrots
- ¾ Cup Frozen Sliced White Mushrooms
- 2 Medium Stalks Celery Trimmed And Chopped
- ¾ Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 6 Cups Vegetable Broth
- 1 Cup Half And Half
- 2 Cups 8 Ounces Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 12-Ounce Bag Frozen Broccoli Florets
- 1 12-Ounce Bag Frozen Cauliflower
- 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Heat A Large Pot Over High Heat.
- When Hot, Add Butter, Garlic, Onions, Carrots, Mushrooms, And Celery.
- Sauté Until Vegetables Soften, About 3–4 Minutes.
- Add Flour And Stir.
- Reduce Heat To Medium-High And Cook For 1 Minute Before Adding Broth.
- Continue To Stir And Allow The Mixture To Come To A Boil And Thicken, About 5 Minutes.
- Add Half And Half And Cheddar.
- Stir And Allow Cheddar To Melt And Combine With Broth Before Adding Broccoli, Cauliflower, Salt, And Pepper, About 2 Minutes.
- Bring To A Gentle Boil, Reduce Heat, And Simmer For 5 Minutes Before
Nutritional Information
Calories: 298 kcal