Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe (naturally gluten-free) Hilah Cooking

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.

Separate the stalk from the florets of the broccoli and set aside the florets.

Coarsely chop the broccoli stalks and peel the coarse outside of the stalks if necessary.

Add about 1 potato, chopped, to the mixture.

In a skillet over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter, the chopped potatoes, broccoli stalks, celery, and garlic; sauté for 60 seconds until garlic is fragrant.

Add about 2 cups of vegetable broth, cover, and let simmer for about 5 minutes until the potatoes are soft.

Add the broccoli florets and steam for another 5 minutes until they are bright green.

Turn off the heat and add 1/2 cup of half-and-half to cool the mixture before blending.

Blend the mixture until smooth, then return to low heat.

Add the remaining half-and-half and cubes of sharp cheddar cheese, stirring until melted.

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