Savor this creamy smoked gouda broccoli soup that’s super easy to make. A delicious recipe you’ll enjoy sharing with family and friends! (154 chars)
Ingredients
Scale
4 cups of fresh broccoli florets (about 2 medium heads)
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
3 cups of vegetable broth
1 cup of heavy cream
1 cup of shredded smoked gouda cheese
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Optional toppings: croutons, extra cheese, or a drizzle of olive oil
Instructions
Prep your ingredients: Start by washing and chopping your broccoli into bite-sized florets. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and a pinch of salt and cook until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Then, toss in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
Add the broccoli: Once the onion is soft and the garlic is fragrant, add the broccoli florets to the pot. Stir for a few minutes to combine the flavors.
Pour in the broth: Add the vegetable broth to the pot. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
Blend it up: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches.
Stir in the cream and gouda: Return the pureed soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream and shredded smoked gouda. Keep the heat on low until the cheese is melted.
Season to taste: Adjust with salt and pepper as needed. Optionally add red pepper flakes for some heat.
Serve it up: Ladle the soup into bowls and finish with your choice of toppings.
Enjoy!
Notes
Warm, cozy, and satisfying, this Creamy Smoked Gouda Broccoli Soup is perfect for chilly days, packed with flavors and nutrition.
