Description
This creamy Smoked Gouda Broccoli Soup is the ultimate cozy comfort food. Loaded with smoky gouda cheese, fresh broccoli, carrots, and warm spices, it’s a rich, flavorful soup perfect for weeknights or chilly weekends.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
3 cups whole milk (or half & half for richer soup)
1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 large carrot, shredded or finely diced
1 large head broccoli, chopped into small florets (about 4 cups)
2 cups smoked gouda cheese, freshly shredded
Optional toppings: croutons, fresh parsley, crispy bacon bits
Instructions
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened and lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Sprinkle flour over onion mixture, whisking constantly to form a roux. Cook 1–2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
Slowly whisk in broth, followed by milk. Stir in salt, pepper, and paprika.
Add broccoli and carrot. Simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
Remove from heat. Stir in shredded smoked gouda a handful at a time until melted and creamy.
Serve warm, topped with croutons or fresh parsley.
Notes
Shred your own cheese for the smoothest melt. Pre-shredded cheese often has anti-caking agents.
Swap smoked gouda with cheddar if you prefer a classic broccoli cheddar flavor.
For extra creaminess, use half & half or heavy cream instead of milk.
Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth or milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg