Description
This easy gluten free broccoli cheddar soup is a cozy and nourishing meal perfect for soup season. It combines tender broccoli and potatoes blended into a creamy base, enriched with Greek yogurt and sharp cheddar cheese for a flavorful, comforting dish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, pressed
- 1 large head of broccoli (including stalks, about 1 lb)
- 1 Yukon Gold potato, diced (about 1.5 cups)
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 900 mL vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Saute aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced onion and pressed garlic, sautéing until onions are translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook vegetables: Add broccoli stalks, diced potato, salt, black pepper, and paprika to the pot. Stir to combine, then pour in vegetable broth. Bring mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook until broccoli stalks and potato 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. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add yogurt and vegetables: Return the blended soup to the pot. Stir in Greek yogurt, then add the broccoli florets and shredded carrots. Simmer gently, stirring frequently, until the broccoli is fully cooked and tender.
- Incorporate cheese and finish: Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and fully combined. Serve hot. Optionally, top with crushed gluten free crackers for added texture.
Notes
- This recipe is inspired by the comforting broccoli cheddar soup from Panera, made gluten free.
- Use a high-powered blender or immersion blender for the smoothest texture.
- Greek yogurt adds creaminess and tang while keeping the soup lighter than cream-based versions.
- For added crunch, garnish with gluten free cracker crumbs if desired.
- You can substitute Yukon Gold potatoes with Russet potatoes for a slightly different texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt or pepper if preferred.
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
