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Smoked Gouda Broccoli Soup

Creamy Smoked Gouda Broccoli Soup in Just 30 Minutes

This Smoked Gouda Broccoli Soup is creamy, rich, and ready in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 4 cups Broth vegetable or chicken
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Paprika optional
  • 0.25 teaspoon Pepper fresh cracked
For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups Broccoli chopped into small florets
  • 1 medium Carrot grated
For the Creamy Finish
  • 1.5 cups Smoked Gouda freshly grated

Equipment

  • Large saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until bubbling.
  2. Sauté the diced onion until translucent and slightly browned, about 4 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle in the flour, stirring constantly to create a roux and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Gradually whisk in the broth and milk until smooth, bringing to a gentle simmer.
  6. Add salt, paprika, and pepper, stirring well to combine and adjusting to taste.
  7. Incorporate chopped broccoli and grated carrot, cooking covered for 10-12 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in grated smoked gouda until melted and creamy.
  9. Ladle into bowls and serve warm, optionally topping with croutons or herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use freshly grated smoked gouda to enhance the creamy texture of the soup.

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