Broccoli Cheddar Soup | Part 9 of My Sunday Soup Series ✨ This creamy broccoli cheddar soup is rich, cozy, and loaded with flavor. It’s made with fresh broccoli, sharp cheddar cheese, and a smooth, velvety base — the perfect comfort soup recipe for chilly days. Ingredients • 6–7 cups broccoli florets • 5 cups chicken stock • 4 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded • 2 cups milk • 1 cup heavy whipping cream • ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick) • ½ cup all-purpose flour • 1 medium onion, diced • 1 cup grated carrot • 4–5 garlic cloves, minced • 1 tsp salt, plus more to taste • 1 tsp paprika • ½ tsp white pepper (or black pepper) • ½ tsp ground coriander • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper, plus more to taste Instructions 1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the diced onion and grated carrot and sauté for 6–7 minutes, until softened. 2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Sprinkle in the flour and coo...