The soup is made with an almost caramelized onion and garlic-based and thickened with a roux (butter and flour mixture) then simmered with veggie stock, broccoli, and carrots. At the very end, half & half and freshly grated cheddar cheese are added to give it a velvety smooth texture.

Origins of Broccoli Cheese Soup From my research, broccoli cheese soup is a dish made popular by Campbell's in the 1990's after the success of their new cream of broccoli soup during the "Get President Bush to Eat Broccoli' recipe contest campaign.

This green vegetable is rich in fibres and comes along with micronutrients like vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, folate, potassium, calcium, manganese to name a few. The best part about broccoli and cheese is that they both are very low in carbohydrates, which makes them an ideal ingredient for a keto diet.

The antioxidants in broccoli are linked to lower levels of blood sugar, cholesterol, chronic diseases and cell damage in your eyes. Support for a Healthy Heart. Broccoli has been shown to reduce the risk of heart attack, heart disease, and heart tissue damage. Good for Your Digestive System.

Cheddar cheese is made with the same ingredients as most other cheeses – milk, salt, rennet, and a bacteria culture. The bacteria is added to cow's milk to acidify it and the rennet is added to curdle it. The curds are strained to separate the liquid whey, then heated to release more whey as the curd melts together.

Cheese soup is a part of various cuisines, such as American cuisine, Colombian cuisine, French cuisine, Mexican cuisine, Swiss cuisine and Tibetan cuisine. Mote de queso is a traditional cheese soup dish in the Córdoba Department of Colombia.

Somerset, England cheddar, hard cow's-milk cheese named for the district of its origin in the southwestern county of Somerset, England. Cheddar is one of England's oldest cheeses.

That view is widely held but wrong. Cheddar is, in fact, a generic name and so, unlike some cheeses produced in parts of Europe or Asia, it can be produced anywhere. It originated in Somerset around the late 12th century, from the Gorge or caves in the town of Cheddar that were used to store the cheese.

Supports bone health: Cheddar cheese is rich in calcium, which is essential for strong bones and teeth. Promotes muscle growth and repair: The high-quality protein in cheddar cheese aids in muscle maintenance and growth. Boosts metabolism: Cheddar cheese contains vitamin B12, which helps maintain a healthy metabolism.

This wholesome soup can be enjoyed as an appetizer, light meal, or side dish, often garnished with croutons, bacon bits, or chopped chives. Additionally, cheddar cheese soup can be used as a base for other recipes, such as casseroles or macaroni and cheese, providing an extra burst of flavor and creaminess.

Since soups are mostly liquid, they're a great way to stay hydrated and full. They give your immune system a boost. Soups can help you stave off cold and flu, and they're a great antidote for times when you are sick, too! Most soups are loaded with disease-fighting nutrients.

Health benefits

• Reducing the risk of cancer. Cruciferous vegetables contain a range of antioxidants, which may help prevent the type of cell damage that leads to cancer.
• Boosting immune health. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that provides a range of benefits.
• Improving skin health.
• Reducing the risk of diabetes.