Ever wanted to wrap yourself in a warm cheesy hug without explaining it to HR? This velvety broccoli cheddar soup—supercharged with Flavor Expedition Co.’s Tuscan Evening seasoning—does exactly that. It’s cozy, a little indulgent, and just wholesome enough to pretend it's healthy.

This quick and creamy Tuscan-touched soup comes together in under 30 minutes and tastes like Panera’s hotter, more interesting cousin—the one who travels to wine country, speaks fluent sarcasm, and brings their own cheese grater to parties. It’s rich, comforting, and unapologetically satisfying.

Feeds: 4 hungry humans

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Cook Temp: Medium–High Heat

Servings: 4 bowls of bliss

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter (½ stick of pure joy)

• ½ medium onion, chopped

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 tablespoon Tuscan Evening Seasoning

• 3 cups broccoli florets (or 1 large head, chopped small enough to fit on a spoon)

• 1 large carrot, grated, julienned, or finely chopped

• 2 cups half & half (or milk, or heavy cream if you’re feeling scandalous)

• 8 oz block grated cheddar cheese (or 2 cups pre-shredded — I won’t tell)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Butter Time:
   Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it sighs softly and says, “Let’s do this.”

2. Onion Aromatherapy:
   Toss in the onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft and lightly golden—like they just got back from a Tuscan vacation.

3. Garlic Glow-Up:
   Add the garlic and cook another minute. Your kitchen should now smell like someone who cooks a LOT more often than you do.

4. Flour Power:
   Sprinkle in the flour and whisk for 1–2 minutes until it turns lightly golden. This is your soup’s glow-from-within moment.

5. Veggie Jacuzzi:
   Pour in the stock and add broccoli, carrots, salt, pepper, and Tuscan Evening seasoning. Bring to a boil, then drop heat to medium-low and simmer 15 minutes or until veggies surrender fully.

6. Creamy Dreamy Finale:
   Stir in the half & half and cheddar cheese. Let it melt and mingle for 1 minute. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

7. Serve:
   Immediately ladle into bowls. Optional but strongly encouraged: toasted crusty bread or a bread bowl because carbs are love.

Tips & Notes

• Want it thicker? Let it simmer a few extra minutes.

• Want it thinner? Add a splash of stock or milk.

• Want it sexier? Add more cheese. Always more cheese.

• For a smoother soup, blend half of it and mix back in.

• For max Tuscan lines, pair with a drizzle of olive oil and an attitude of “I own a villa.”

This Tuscan-Evening-kissed broccoli cheddar soup is the comfort bowl you didn’t know you needed. Fast, cheesy, silky, and loaded with warm herby flavor—your 30-minute weeknight dinner hero.

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