Flavor Expedition Recipe
30-Minute Broccoli Cheddar Soup
November 16, 2025
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 ...
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Feeds
4
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
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)
Instructions
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Butter Time:
Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it sighs softly and says, “Let’s do this.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Serve:
Immediately ladle into bowls. Optional but strongly encouraged: toasted crusty bread or a bread bowl because carbs are love.
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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Pro Tip
- 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.”
Feeds4
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Ever wanted to wrap yourself in a warm cheesy hug without explainin...
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)
Instructions
-
Butter Time:
Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it sighs softly and says, “Let’s do this.”
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Serve:
Immediately ladle into bowls. Optional but strongly encouraged: toasted crusty bread or a bread bowl because carbs are love.
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.![]()
![]()
Pro Tip
- 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.”
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