Whether you’re looking for a cozy lunch, a hearty dinner, or a dish to warm you up on a cold day, Broccoli Cheese Soup is the perfect choice. The combination of creamy cheese and tender broccoli makes it a crowd-pleaser that everyone will enjoy.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword Broccoli Cheese Soup
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 8Cups
Ingredients
3cupspacked finely chopped broccoli florets
10oz2 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese or extra sharp cheddar cheese, and more for serving
1/4cup+ 3 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
3 1/4cupslow-fat milkthen more to thin if prefered
114.5 oz can low-sodium chicken broth
1/2cupheavy cream
1oz1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
6Tablespoonbuttercut into 1 Tablespoon pieces
1cupfinely chopped yellow onion
1large clove garlicfinely minced
salt and freshly ground black pepperto taste
Instructions
Melt the butter in a pot over medium-high heat.
Add the onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are nearly soft, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Next, add the garlic and flour, cooking for about 1 minute while stirring constantly. While whisking, gradually pour in the milk, followed by the chicken broth. Then, stir in the broccoli.
Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until it starts to thicken. Then, reduce the heat to low and let it cook, stirring very frequently, until the broccoli is tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream, followed by the cheddar and Parmesan cheese, mixing until melted.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm, adding more cheddar on top if desired.
Notes
For this recipe, use only the florets from about 2 heads of broccoli. If you enjoy a bit more broccoli, feel free to use up to 4 cups.
For a milder flavor, opt for sharp cheddar; for a bolder taste, choose extra sharp cheddar cheese.
For the best flavor and texture, use freshly shredded cheese from blocks instead of pre-packaged shredded cheese.