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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

December 8, 2020 by Modern Honey 6 Comments

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Broccoli Cheddar Soup Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup made with fresh broccoli, cream, and sharp cheddar cheese. The best Broccoli Cheese Soup! #soup #broccoli #broccolicheddarsoup

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup made with fresh broccoli, cream, and sharp cheddar cheese. The best Broccoli Cheese Soup!

I have been working hard on this soup to get it just right. Here’s the deal…I have endured some pretty lousy broccoli cheese soups in my day.

Just think of the canned variety and I can taste in my mouth right now…and it isn’t pleasant. 

I wanted my kids to actually enjoy and love eating broccoli cheddar soup so it became my personal challenge. This Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe gets huge thumbs up from my kids and husband alike so we have had success in the kitchen!

This Broccoli Cheddar Soup is made by sauteing onions and garlic in butter and then making a roux using butter, flour, and chicken broth to thicken the soup. Then you add in all kinds of seasonings to give it a depth of flavor.

I always use fresh broccoli cut into very small pieces. You can even quickly pulse it in a food processor to cut time and make it smaller. Kids are sometimes fearful of large pieces of broccoli!

Broccoli Cheddar Soup Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup made with fresh broccoli, cream, and sharp cheddar cheese. The best Broccoli Cheese Soup! #soup #broccoli #broccolicheddarsoup

Then you add the good stuff! You add in half-n-half and sharp cheddar cheese. The sharp cheddar cheese is key because you need the punch of flavor. You get a lot of bang for your buck with sharp cheddar cheese. 

This Broccoli Cheddar Soup is creamy, it is full of flavor, and you are eating your vegetables so GO YOU! You should pat yourself on the back. Forget that it is swimming in butter, cream, and cheese. Let’s just focus on the veggies part. 🙂

Broccoli Cheddar Soup Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup made with fresh broccoli, cream, and sharp cheddar cheese. The best Broccoli Cheese Soup! #soup #broccoli #broccolicheddarsoup

How to make the Best Broccoli Cheddar Soup:

  • Start by sauteing butter and onions until they begin to soften. Add in garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. You never want to saute garlic for too long or it can become brown and bitter. No one likes brown and bitter garlic. 
  • Make a roux by adding more butter, flour, and chicken broth. This is the base of the soup and helps to thicken it. You may substitute cornstarch for flour if you are looking to make this gluten-free. 

 

  • Add in seasonings, fresh broccoli, carrots, and half-n-half. A quick and easy tip is to use a food processor to cut up your onions, garlic, carrots, and broccoli. It is a huge time saver! You just need to pulse it once or twice. After the liquid is added, let the soup simmer and thicken.
  • The key to making this extra creamy and not ending up with a grainy texture, is to add your cheese in small amounts. You want to add the cheese in 1/2 cup increments and stir well in between each addition. 

Here are some favorite soup recipes:

Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Creamy Spinach Artichoke Soup

Broccoli Cheddar Soup Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup made with fresh broccoli, cream, and sharp cheddar cheese. The best Broccoli Cheese Soup! #soup #broccoli #broccolicheddarsoup

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Broccoli Cheddar Soup Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup made with fresh broccoli, cream, and sharp cheddar cheese. The best Broccoli Cheese Soup! #soup #broccoli #broccolicheddarsoup
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
 

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup made with fresh broccoli, cream, and sharp cheddar cheese.

Course: Lunch or Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccoli cheddar soup, broccoli cheese soup
Servings: 6
Author: Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com
Ingredients
  • 8 Tablespoons Butter (divided)
  • 1 large Onion (finely diced)
  • 1 large Carrot (shredded or finely diced)
  • 3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
  • 1/2 cup Flour (or cornstarch)
  • 3 cups Chicken Broth (if you want a thicker soup, use 2 1/2 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Mustard Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 3 cups Broccoli (chopped)
  • 2 1/2 cups Half-n-Half
  • 3 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese (grated)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
  • Garlic Butter Homemade Croutons (optional)
Instructions
  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add 4 Tablespoons of butter and let it melt. Add onions and carrots and cook for about 7-8 minutes, stirring often. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute.

  2. Add remaining 4 Tablespoons of butter. Stir in flour. Add chicken broth and use a whisk to mix together. Add dried mustard powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.

  3. Add broccoli and half-n-half. Let simmer for about 20 minutes or until broccoli is softened. Add cheese 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. This helps to keep the creamy consistency and not end up with a grainy consistency.

  4. Taste for seasonings. Add more salt and pepper, if needed. Serve with homemade garlic butter croutons or buttery crusty bread for dipping.

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Comments

  1. Gail says

    December 14, 2020 at 5:12 PM

    Can I use heavy cream?

    Reply
    • Modern Honey says

      December 15, 2020 at 5:55 AM

      Absolutely! It would be delicious. 🙂

      Reply
  2. MaryAnn says

    December 17, 2020 at 10:17 PM

    This was a first Broccoli Cheddar Soup for me! To Eat or Make! Very Good! Thank You!

    Reply
  3. Diana says

    December 29, 2020 at 8:18 PM

    5 stars
    So creamy and delicious!

    Reply
  4. Erin says

    January 2, 2021 at 9:55 PM

    5 stars
    This was the best I ever had! Husband agreed. Delish!!

    Reply
  5. Erin says

    January 9, 2021 at 11:04 AM

    5 stars
    So, I am not a broccoli cheddar soup type of gal. It’s just not something I order at a restaurant nor something that I have ever made before. I’ve tried Panera’s once or twice but that’s it. I had lots of broccoli to use and it was cold outside so it was a perfect day for warm and comforting soup. I came to this website for the recipe because literally every recipe I have tried never disappoints including this one! The homemade croutons took it over the top! I used a sharp white cheddar plus an orange sharp cheddar and it was perfect. Thanks for another winner!

    Reply

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