# The Best Ever Broccoli Cheddar Soup

A creamy and flavorful broccoli cheddar soup made with freshly shredded cheese and seasonings that pop.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 12 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 cup freshly shredded cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 /4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese

## Instructions

1. In a pot, melt butter and sauté diced onions until softened.
2. Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and ground mustard; stir to combine.
3. Stir in all-purpose flour until it forms a paste.
4. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth.
5. Add a bay leaf and bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Stir in broccoli florets and cook until tender.
7. Reduce the heat to low and stir in freshly shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.

## Equipment

- pot
- wooden spoon
- whisk

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdeSq69s/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b5d3e5cf-1397-4882-9eaa-de70d63e98b5
- Extracted: 2025-03-08

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