The Easiest BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP: Just 5 Ingredients & Healthy!

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk is lower in calories and adds a unique flavor, while milk is more budget-friendly.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and adds a cheesy flavor, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

Mince garlic and set aside.

Cut broccoli into florets, making sure they are not too large.

Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat and sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant.

Add chicken broth and heavy cream to the pot.

Add broccoli florets and bring to a simmer, cooking for 10 to 20 minutes until tender.

Remove about 1/3 of the broccoli pieces and set aside.

Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.

Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese while stirring constantly until melted.

Return the reserved broccoli florets to the pot and blend again if desired.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

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