Description
A creamy and flavorful cream of broccoli soup enhanced with the smoky richness of gouda cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Stock
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 head (350 g/12 oz) broccoli florets only
- 750 ml (3 cups) vegetable or chicken stock
Cheese and Dairy
- 2-3 tbsp blue cheese or sour cream
- 100 g (3.5 oz) smoked gouda or cheddar, shredded
- 4 tbsp single cream (optional)
Others
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds, nigella seeds, or poppy seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Onion: In a medium pot, heat olive oil over low heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes until it begins to soften.
- Cook Broccoli: Add broccoli florets and stock to the pot. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the broccoli is cooked through.
- Blend Soup: Using a food processor in two batches or an immersion blender directly in the pot, blend the soup until smooth together with blue cheese, ensuring a creamy texture.
- Heat and Add Smoked Gouda: If using a food processor, return the blended soup to the pot and gently heat it until it simmers. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded smoked gouda until melted and well incorporated.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, adjusting according to the saltiness of the cheeses and stock.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally garnish with single cream and sprinkle with nigella seeds or chosen seeds. Serve the soup immediately while warm.
Notes
- The smoked gouda imparts a subtle smoky flavor that elevates this classic cream of broccoli soup.
- Use an immersion blender for convenience and fewer dishes, or a food processor for a very smooth texture.
- Adjust seasoning carefully as cheeses and stock vary in saltiness.
- Single cream garnish adds richness and a nice visual contrast.
- Seeds add a lovely texture and additional flavor as garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 262 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 554 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 44 mg
