Description
Enjoy a comforting and hearty meal with this One Pot Broccoli Cheddar and Dumplings recipe. Creamy cheddar cheese, tender broccoli, and fluffy dumplings come together in a satisfying dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups broccoli florets, chopped small
- 1 medium carrot, grated or finely chopped
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1 cup milk or half-and-half
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
For the Broccoli Cheddar Soup:
For the Dumplings:
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, melt butter and cook onion until softened. Add garlic, broccoli, and carrot, sauté for a few minutes.
- Simmer Soup: Pour in broth, season, and simmer covered until broccoli is tender. Stir in milk and cheddar until smooth.
- Make Dumplings: Mix flour, baking powder, salt, then cut in butter. Stir in milk and drop spoonfuls into simmering soup.
- Cook Dumplings: Cover and cook for 15 mins. Allow to rest before serving hot.
Notes
- For extra protein, add cooked shredded chicken.
- You can use frozen broccoli, adjusting simmer time.
- Dumplings will be soft and fluffy with a slight chew.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
