A healthier take on broccoli cheddar soup! Loaded with veggies, gluten free, and made with simple and nourishing ingredients! All the comfort of the classic soup flavor we all know and love!

This version of broccoli cheddar soup is packed with broccoli, carrots, and potatoes for tons of vitamins, minerals, and fiber packed in. I also boosted the protein by using bone broth, plus the milk and cheddar cheese provide some good protein, too!

Broccoli cheddar soup has been one of my biggest pregnancy cravings now with both pregnancies, so I finally had to make my own version!! I love how this one turned out so much. It’s easy to make, full of flavor and delicious textures, and just so satisfying.

If you love the combination of broccoli and cheese, you MUST make this soup 🙂 SO cozy and delish!!

I can’t wait to make this one again already. I need another bowl with some toasty bread, ASAP!! So excited for you guys to get to try this one, too!

Be sure to leave a comment and rating below if you give this soup a try! I absolutely love hearing from you all 🙂 Enjoy!!

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Lightened Up Broccoli Cheddar Soup

  • Author: Mia Swinehart
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 46 servings 1x
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner

Description

Gluten free + lightened up broccoli cheddar soup!


Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 tbsp gluten free all-purpose flour
  • 45 cups low sodium chicken bone broth (sub veggetable broth for vegetarian)
  • 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 5 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 cup matchstick or shredded carrots
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup heavy cream, more as needed
  • 8 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat a dutch oven over medium heat. Add butter, onion, and garlic. Cook for 4 minutes.
  2. Stir in flour and cook for 30 seconds. Add broth and potatoes. There should be enough broth to cover the potatoes, so start with 4 cups and add more as needed. Season well with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Use an immersion blender to blend into a creamy soup (you can also blend in batches in a regular blender).
  4. Stir in broccoli, carrots, milk, cream, thyme, sage, and more salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil again, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes or until broccoli is cooked to your preference. Stir in shredded cheese. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, or add an extra splash of cream if desired!

Appetizers + Sides, Gluten Free, Lunch + Dinner, Recipes, Vegetarian

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Sep 9, 2024

Lightened Up Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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  1. Keely says:

    Loved this!! Was very straightforward to make and perfect for a winter weeknight meal.

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