A kid-friendly broccoli cheddar soup that combines minimal ingredients with lots of flavors, altogether in a delicious, nutritious one-pot meal.
Heat oil in a large soup pot. Add onion and carrot and saute 3-4 minutes.
Add broccoli, beans, broth and milk. Stir to combine. Cook until simmering, turn down and cook 20 - 25 minutes, or until broccoli is tender, stirring occasionally. Add salt & pepper as desired.
Turn off heat and break broccoli apart with the back of a wooden spoon. Add cheddar cheese; mix and let melt in. Serve immediately.