Broccoli Smoked Gouda Soup
A smoky twist on broccoli cheddar soup! This Broccoli Smoked Gouda Soup is creamy, comforting, and perfect in a toasted bread bowl or with crusty bread.
Equipment
- 1 large soup pot
- 1 vegetable grater
- 1 immersion blender or blender optional
- 1 baking sheet for toasting bread
Ingredients
- 1 stick 8 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cups broccoli chopped (1 medium broccoli crown)
- 2 medium carrots grated
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 32 oz chicken or vegetable broth
- 12 oz smoked Gouda shredded
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup water optional to thin out soup