Healthier Broccoli Cheese Soup for Kids: A Creamy, Nutritious Favorite
Broccoli Cheese Soup is the best comfort meal on those cold winter days when the whole family is stuck at home, everyone can share and enjoy it together. It reminds me of warmth, coziness, creaminess all in one bowl and personally it's one of my favorite soups. This soup takes less than 30 minutes to make and is excellent for quick weeknight dinners or lunch. It offers a perfect balance of taste and nutrition, making it an excellent option for kids. This revamped healthier take on broccoli cheese soup ensures that little ones get the vitamins, minerals, and energy they need, all while enjoying a comforting, delicious meal. It’s a bowl full of goodness that parents can feel great about serving!
Why Healthier Broccoli Cheese Soup for Kids?
- Packed with Nutrients:
- Broccoli: A superfood for kids, broccoli is high in vitamins C, K, and A, as well as fiber, calcium, and antioxidants. It supports immune health, strong bones, and healthy digestion.
- Cheese: A source of calcium and protein, cheese adds flavor and creaminess in moderation.
- Vegetable Additions: This soup has shredded carrots, onion and garlic for extra nutrition. Made with turmeric, that gives a beautiful golden color and has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, and antioxidant properties.
- Kid-Friendly Comfort Food:
Creamy soups are often appealing to kids because of their smooth texture and mild flavors. A healthier version of broccoli cheese soup keeps the comforting qualities while offering a more balanced meal. Plus, it comes out so delicious you and your little ones will surely enjoy it!
- Customizable and Easy to Prepare:
This recipe is simple to adapt to dietary preferences or allergies. Use plant-based milk or cheese alternatives for dairy-free options, or adjust the seasoning for picky eaters. For younger kids you can blend the soup into a creamy puree.
Tips for Success
- Make It Allergy-Friendly: Use dairy-free cheese and plant-based milk for kids with dairy allergies. I don't recommend changing anything else in this soup.
- Cheese: The best cheese to use for this recipe is raw cheddar cheese. I recommend shredding your own cheese it makes the soup so much better!
- Add Protein: Stir in cooked chicken or white beans for extra protein.
- Freeze for Later: Portion leftovers into small containers for quick, reheatable meals.
- Adjusting soup based on preference: For those who like a cheesier soup you can add 1 more cup of shredded cheese. For younger kids you can chop up the broccoli very small, for older you can leave some bigger pieces of broccoli. It really depends on how you like it. For babies, you can blend a portion into a creamy soup puree.
What you need:
Large Pot
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Prep all your veggies to make cooking process smoother. Chop onion, garlic, broccoli. Grate carrots and cheese.
Add garlic and sauté for another minute to bring out the flavors
Add carrots, broccoli, broth. If you are adding flour, add it in at this point and mix.
Turn off the heat but leave on stove top and add milk with cheese and mix.
Serve and enjoy! Best served with a piece of sourdough bread!