Cheddar-Topped Broccoli Soup Gratin
Cheddar-Topped Broccoli Soup Gratin blends velvety broccoli puree with a touch of cream, nutmeg, and cayenne for gentle warmth. Each bowl is finished with crisp toast under a bubbling blanket of sharp Cheddar, adding crunch and rich, toasty depth. Serve on a cool evening or as a cozy lunch when you want something creamy yet substantial.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheddar-Topped Broccoli Soup Gratin, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 49
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot over medium heat; add the onion. Cook, stirring, until it turns translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for 1 minute. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer over high heat.
- 2
Meanwhile, separate the broccoli florets from the heads; cut larger florets in half. Halve the stems, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
- 3
Add the florets and stems to the simmering broth; cover and cook until the broccoli slightly softens, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is very tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 4
Purée with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in the cream, salt, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Return the soup to medium-low heat; cook until the cream is heated through, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 6
Butter both sides of the bread with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter; place on the prepared baking sheet.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until toasted and crisp, 4 to 5 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer the bread to a plate. Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and turn on the oven's broiler.
- 8
Place 6 oven-proof soup crocks on the same baking sheet. Ladle the soup into the crocks, filling almost to the top. Place 1 piece of toasted bread on top of the soup in each crock; cover with Cheddar cheese.
- 9
Broil until the cheese is browned and bubbly, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Calories 496.09 kcal High 25%
- Protein 21.36 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 37.34 g 14%
- Total Fat 29.11 g High 37%
- Saturated Fat 17.17 g High 86%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 74.35 mg High 25%
- Sodium 1130.5 mg High 49%
- Dietary Fiber 6.99 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 6.28 g --
- Added Sugars 1.09 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 464.26 mg Good Source 36%
- Iron 2.43 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 664.29 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 302.96 mcg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin C 137.8 mg Good Source 153%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Cheddar Topped Broccoli Soup Gratin is an American soup recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Broccoli, Cayenne Pepper, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 496.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheddar-Topped Broccoli Soup Gratin?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Cheddar-Topped Broccoli Soup Gratin made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Broccoli, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic, Ground Nutmeg. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Cheddar-Topped Broccoli Soup Gratin?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cheddar-Topped Broccoli Soup Gratin?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 496.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheddar-Topped Broccoli Soup Gratin easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Cheddar-Topped Broccoli Soup Gratin healthy?
- Cheddar-Topped Broccoli Soup Gratin has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 496.09 calories and 21.36 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1130.5 mg (49% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.17 g (86% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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