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Creamy Smoked Gouda and Broccoli Soup – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Creamy Smoked Gouda and Broccoli Soup

This Creamy Smoked Gouda and Broccoli Soup is the ultimate cozy meal, ready in just 20 minutes. A rich, velvety soup with tender-crisp broccoli and a satisfying potato base, all without heavy cream.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 334 serving
Calories: 334
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 medium round red potatoes, about 1 lb or 450g, chopped
  • 1 3/4 cups or 420 ml vegetable broth
  • 3 cups or 300g (10.6 oz) small broccoli florets
  • 2 cups or 480 ml milk
  • 2 cups or 8 oz / 225g smoked Gouda cheese, shredded
  • 3 tablespoons or 24g (0.85 oz) all-purpose flour
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups or 60g (2.12 oz) torn winter greens (such as curly endive, chicory, or spinach)
  • Smoked Gouda cheese, shredded for topping (optional)
  • For a peppery bite, use arugula as your topping. For a milder flavor, fresh spinach is a perfect choice. Add the greens just before serving so they wilt slightly but stay fresh.
  • Use a high-quality, flavorful vegetable broth. A 'no-chicken' style vegetable broth will add an extra savory depth.

Method
 

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes and broth.
  2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 8 minutes. Gently mash the potatoes in the pot with a potato masher or fork.
  3. Stir in the broccoli and milk, and bring the mixture back to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  4. Do not let it boil.
  5. In a medium bowl, toss the 2 cups (480 ml) of shredded Gouda and flour together until the cheese is coated. Gradually stir the cheese mixture into the soup until it's completely melted and the soup has thickened.
  6. Season to taste with pepper.
  7. Divide among individual serving bowls and top with fresh winter greens and, if desired, additional shredded cheese.
  8. Shred your own cheese from a block. Pre-shredded cheeses contain anti-caking agents that can make the soup grainy.
  9. Keep the soup at a gentle simmer after adding the milk and cheese.
  10. Boiling can cause the dairy to curdle and the cheese to separate.

Nutrition

Calories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 19gFat: 17g

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