Hearty Broccoli Cheese Soup with Ground Beef
A comforting soup with broccoli, cheddar cheese, and ground beef, perfect for chilly evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Browning the beef: In a large pot, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion over medium heat. Once it’s beautifully browned, drain the excess fat.
- Adding aromatics: Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Bringing it to a boil: Stir in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil.
- Simmering the broccoli: Add the broccoli florets and simmer until tender, about 5–7 minutes.
- Creamy goodness: Lower the heat and mix in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Seasoning to perfection: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serving hot: Serve piping hot and enjoy!
Notes
This soup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheats beautifully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 105mg