Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup

Broccoli Cheese Soup is creamy, cheesy, hearty, and delicious comfort food. Perfect for lunch or dinner.

Easy to make with simple ingredients.

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Although it tastes good immediately after preparation, this soup is MUCH better after 24 hours in the fridge (not freezer).

This recipe calls for sifted all-purpose flour. To get an accurate measurement, it’s important to sift all-purpose flour before measuring to remove hard particles and to lighten the flour.

Always spoon sifted flour into a measuring cup. Dipping it into the flour will “pack” in too much.

Too much flour will make the soup pasty with an unpleasant taste.

HOW TO PREVENT CURDLING

Cream soup will curdle when the milk or cream is added while heat is high. To prevent curdling, turn heat off BEFORE adding milk and chicken broth.

Stir continuously with a whisk until evenly combined. Then, turn heat up to medium. Continue whisking until mixture starts to boil.

HOW TO PREVENT GRAINY SOUP

Consider adding one small, diced russet potato to the soup mixture BEFORE the shredded cheddar cheese.

After potatoes have softened, use an immersion blender to puree while adding shredded cheese. This will emulsify the milk and cheese. It will also keep the soup creamy without affecting taste.

THE BROCCOLI

Use cooked fresh (pictured) or frozen broccoli in this recipe.

DOES BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP FREEZE WELL?

No. Most dairy-based soups will become grainy when reheated. Avoid freezing. Store in refrigerator for best results.

SERVING SUGGESTION

Add cooked and chopped dark or white chicken. Use baked or rotisserie for the best flavor. Tastes amazing!

ENJOY!

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Broccoli Cheese Soup

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Broccoli Cheese Soup is creamy, cheesy, hearty comfort food. Perfect for lunch or dinner. Quick and easy to make with simple ingredients. Original recipe by Taste of Home. Adjusted recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings: 3 servings

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Calories: 661

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon onion powder optional
1/4 teaspoon salt Add more or less as preferred.
1/4 teaspoon black pepper Add more or less as preferred.
1 cup whole milk Or use 2% milk (lighter taste).
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup chicken broth Homemade or canned. Homemade adds amazing flavor.
1 cup cooked chopped fresh or frozen broccoli
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Plus extra for garnish (about 1/2 cup).

Method

In a small saucepan, melt unsalted butter. Add chopped onions. Stir continuously until onions are tender and translucent.
Add sifted all-purpose flour, salt and pepper. Whisk together until evenly combined.
Turn heat OFF. Gradually add milk, heavy cream and chicken broth. Slowly bring to a boil over low-medium heat. Whisk together until thickened (about 2 minutes).
Add broccoli. Stir until thoroughly heated.
Remove from the heat. Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until melted.
This soup is delicious immediately after preparation. However, for best results refrigerate 24 hours (not in freezer). After preparing, allow soup to cool. Place in a container. Seal with a lid or foil. Refrigerate 24 hours. Warm before serving.
Sprinkle 1-2 tablespoons of shredded cheddar cheese on top of each serving. This step is optional.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 661kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 31gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 14804mgPotassium: 410mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 1578IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 507mgIron: 2mg

Notes

VARIATION

Add 1/2 cup cooked chicken with the cooked broccoli. Stir until thoroughly heated.

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