Description
Smoked gouda broccoli soup is the ultimate comfort food soup! It’s ready in 30 minutes or less, made in a single pot on the stovetop, and packed with smoky gouda cheese.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 16 ounces broth, vegetable or chicken
- 16 ounces whole milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 large head of broccoli, chopped into small florets
- 1 large carrot, grated
- 8 ounces (226 g) smoked gouda, freshly grated
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onions and cook until they begin to brown and turn translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Add the flour and stir to create a paste. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth, milk, salt, paprika, and pepper, whisking to incorporate.
- Add the broccoli and carrot, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked to your liking.
- Remove the soup from the heat and slowly add the shredded gouda, stirring to incorporate. Continue stirring until the cheese has melted.
- Serve warm, topped with croutons.
Notes
- Soup will keep for 3 to 4 days in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or over medium-low heat on the stovetop until warm.
- Smoked gouda can be substituted with another melty cheese such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Gruyere.
- For a smooth, creamy texture, use freshly grated cheese rather than pre-shredded cheese, which can contain anti-clumping powders that may create a grainy texture when melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stove Top