Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this One Pot Broccoli Cheddar and Dumplings recipe. Creamy cheddar cheese, tender broccoli, and fluffy dumplings come together in a single pot for a satisfying and delicious meal.
Ingredients
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Main Soup:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups broccoli florets (chopped small)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
For the Dumplings:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Soup: In a large pot, melt butter and cook onion until softened. Add garlic, broccoli, broth, milk, mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika. Simmer until broccoli is tender. Stir in cornstarch slurry until slightly thickened. Gradually stir in cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Dumplings: Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Add milk and butter, mix until just combined. Drop dumpling dough onto soup, cover, and simmer for 12–15 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra richness, consider adding cream or nutmeg.
- For a smoother texture, use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup before adding dumplings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
