Description
Broccoli Cheddar Bread Bowls are a cozy, comforting dish perfect for chilly nights or gatherings with friends. This delightful recipe features creamy, cheesy soup filled with fresh broccoli, all served in a warm, crusty bread bowl. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, these bowls will leave everyone asking for seconds. Ideal for meal prep or special occasions, this dish combines simple ingredients to create restaurant-quality flavors right at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 large artisan bread bowls (sourdough recommended)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping the broccoli into small florets. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and garlic; sauté until translucent (about 3–4 minutes).
- Stir in broccoli and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Reduce heat, add heavy cream and cheddar cheese; stir until melted and smooth.
- While the soup simmers, slice off the tops of the bread bowls and hollow out some of the inner bread.
- Ladle the soup into each bread bowl and serve immediately while hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bread bowl (250g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg