Description
This easy gluten free broccoli cheddar soup is a creamy, comforting bowl perfect for chilly days. Made with fresh broccoli, creamy Greek yogurt, sharp cheddar cheese, and subtle spices, this soup delivers warmth and nourishment with every spoonful. Quick to prepare and packed full of flavor, it's a fantastic homemade alternative to popular cafe versions.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 large head broccoli (including stalks, about 1 lb)
- 1 Yukon gold potato, diced (about 1.5 cups)
- 1 tsp salt
- ¾ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 900 mL vegetable broth
Add-ins
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add diced onion and pressed garlic. Sauté until onions are translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add vegetables and seasonings: Add broccoli stalks, diced potato, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Simmer soup base: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover and cook until broccoli stalks and potatoes are tender enough to pierce with a fork, about 8-10 minutes.
- Blend soup: Transfer the soup to a high-powered blender or use an immersion blender directly in the pot and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add yogurt and fresh vegetables: Return the blended soup to the pot. Stir in the Greek yogurt, broccoli florets, and shredded carrots. Simmer while stirring frequently until broccoli florets are fully cooked, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate cheese and serve: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined. Serve hot, optionally topped with crushed gluten free crackers for added texture.
Notes
- This soup is inspired by the comforting flavors of Panera's famous broccoli cheddar soup but made gluten free and at home.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with sour cream for a richer texture if desired.
- If you prefer a thinner soup, add extra vegetable broth to adjust consistency after blending.
- Using a high-powered blender provides a super smooth texture, but an immersion blender works well too to save time and cleanup.
- For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of nutmeg or mustard powder to the seasoning step.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 337 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1580 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 58 mg
