Vegetarian Broccoli-Cheddar Soup

Name: Vegetarian Broccoli-Cheddar Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter, salted or unsalted is fine; 2 onions, roughly chopped (to yield about 4 cups); 4 garlic cloves, smashed and roughly chopped; ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, see notes above; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1½ pounds broccoli (2-3 heads, roughly); 1 medium russet potato (9-11 ounces, roughly); 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated to yield about 2 cups; ½ cup plain Greek yogurt; day-old bread; olive oil; flaky sea salt, such as Maldon

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:50min

This vegetarian broccoli-cheddar soup is made with water rather than stock and tastes super flavorful thanks to onions, garlic, spices, Cheddar cheese, and a small amount of yogurt. It's a one-pot, prep-as-you-go job and is so comforting on a cold day. Notes: Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit As with so many soups, this one tastes better by the day, so don't be afraid to make it ahead of time. If you are making this for children, omit the crushed red pepper flakes or cut it back to 1/4 teaspoon.

Updated at: Sat, 07 Feb 2026 08:27:11 GMT