Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup

Broccoli cheddar soup in a white bowl with croutons in the soup and on a wooden tray. White napkin on the tray. Gold spoon in the bowl.

5 from 1 vote

Broccoli Cheese Soup is comforting, easy to make, and perfect for a chilly evening. It's one of those recipes that fills your kitchen with coziness and brings everyone to the table.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Course: dinner, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 635kcal

Author: Gina Abernathy

Ingredients

½ cup Butter
2 tablespoons Oil
1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
1 Onion diced
2 cups Carrots shredded
4½-5 cups Broccoli Florets chopped small
4 cups Chicken Broth 32 ounces
1½ cups Milk
2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
3 tablespoons All Purpose Flour
Salt and Pepper to taste
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder, Paprika
16 ounces Shredded Cheddar Cheese I used sharp cheddar.

Instructions

Prep the vegetables. Chop the broccoli, shred the carrots, and dice the onion.
Melt the butter and oil. In a large soup pot over medium heat, melt the butter with the oil.
Once the butter has melted, add the veggies. Add the onion and the carrots and cook until the onions are translucent, about 5–7 minutes.
Add garlic. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 2 minutes.
Add flour. Sprinkle in the flour, stirring constantly for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
Add broth and seasonings. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth along with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Bring to a boil.
Add milk and cream. Pour in the milk and heavy cream, stirring well to combine.
Add broccoli. Stir in the chopped broccoli. Return to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender.
Add the cheese. Turn off the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
Serve. Ladle into bowls and enjoy with toasted bread or croutons!

Notes

Pro Tips

Grate your own cheese. Pre-shredded cheese has anti-caking agents that can make your soup grainy.
Cut broccoli into small pieces. Smaller pieces cook faster and blend better into the creamy base.
Add the cheese and stir until melted. Remove immediately from the heat. The heat can cause the cheese to separate or curdle.

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