Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup
If you are craving some rich and simple comfort food, this is it! Broccoli Cheese Soup is guaranteed to warm your bones on any cold night during the winter months. Fresh broccoli, carrots, and onions are cooked in heavy cream and will undoubtedly please your family.
If you are looking for a fast dinner, then look no further. You can have this soup made and on the table in 30 minutes. That’s less time than you could order take out and have it delivered- or in my case, picked up.
My family loves broccoli. We eat it in casseroles, soups, raw with a little dip, or just as a side dish with a bit of butter. We prefer fresh over frozen, but I am guilty of pulling a bag from the freezer more times than I can count.
My family has a greenhouse on our farm, and we always plant broccoli. There is nothing better, in my opinion than picking broccoli and serving it for dinner the same day. All I can say is Wow! Fresh Broccoli from the grocery store is also great. But, if you need to use frozen–no judgment here! 🙂
If you are trying to watch your calories, then this soup is probably not for you. But it is so worth it to have on a cheat day. It’s loaded with milk, heavy cream, and a whole stick of butter. But again, it is so worth it!
Only Takes 30 Minutes or Less for the Best Broccoli Cheese Soup
We love this soup, and I especially love how easy it is to make. 30 minutes tops from start to finish. This is a great meal to add to your weeknight calendar. It got a thumbs up from my crew, even my husband, who is a meat and potatoes kind of guy. 🙂
Feel free to cut this recipe in half. I always make a full recipe and then refrigerate any leftovers for lunch the next day or two. This reheats well in the microwave or stovetop.
Ingredients Needed for Broccoli Cheese Soup
butter
onion
carrots
broccoli florets
chicken broth
milk (I used whole milk)
heavy whipping cream
all-purpose flour
salt and pepper
shredded cheddar cheese- I used Mexican Blend
How To Make Broccoli Cheese Soup
In a soup pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions, carrots, and broccoli. Cook for about 5-7 minutes. If it appears too dry, add about a cup of your chicken broth to keep it from sticking.
Mix flour with 1 cup of milk. Stir until flour has dissolved. Add to the soup pot.
Add the rest of the milk, broth, and heavy cream.
Add salt and pepper and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.
Stir soup continuously until thickened. Reduce heat to low.
Add cheese and mix well into the soup. Stir until melted. Enjoy!
What To Serve with Broccoli Cheese Soup
Crusty Toasted Bread
Crescent Rolls
Butter Biscuits
Cornbread: Check out my Chicken and Dressing recipe for the best and easiest cornbread recipe. It hasn’t failed me yet.
For other soup recipes:
sausage, potato, and corn soup
Can I Freeze Broccoli Cheese Soup?
You bet! Fill a freezer bag or freezer-safe container and place in the freezer. This will last for about three months in the freezer. To eat: Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cups carrots shredded
- 4 cups broccoli florets chopped small
- 4 cups chicken broth 32 ounces
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon salt and pepper
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese I used Mexican Blend
Instructions
- In a soup pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions, carrots, and broccoli. Cook for about 5-7 minutes. If it appears too dry, add about a cup of your chicken broth to keep it from sticking.
- Mix flour with 1 cup of milk. Stir until flour has dissolved. Add to the soup pot.
- Add the rest of the milk, broth, and heavy cream.
- Add salt and pepper and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.
- Stir soup continuously until thickened. Reduce heat to low.
- Add cheese and mix well into the soup. Stir until melted. Enjoy!
YUM!!! One of my faves! So easy and looks delicious, thank you!
You are welcome! Enjoy!
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Yes, total yum! 🙂
Oh. My. God. Printing this out now!!
🙂 Enjoy!