Gouda and Broccoli Soup

Gouda replaces more-commonly used cheeses in this recipe for a cheesy broccoli soup.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 396 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can chicken broth
• 2 cups chopped broccoli
• 1 ½ cups grated Gouda cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion in the melted butter until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 2

Sprinkle flour over the onion; continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often.

Step 3

Pour chicken broth and milk into the pot; reduce heat to medium, and bring the mixture to a simmer. Stir shredded Gouda cheese into the liquid; cook and stir until the cheese melts completely.

Step 4

Place broccoli into a microwave-safe dish; cook in the microwave until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir broccoli into the soup.

Step 6

Season the soup with nutmeg, salt, and black pepper to serve.