Soul-Healing Soup: Broccoli & Cheese Recipe + Life Lessons 🌿✨

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor profile.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is healthier and can be made from kitchen scraps.

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.

Gradually whisk in vegetable broth and milk until smooth.

Bring to a simmer and add broccoli florets; cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth or to desired consistency.

Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.

Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg to taste.

If using, add heavy cream for extra richness and stir well.

Serve hot, garnished with additional cheese if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens