Broccoli and Cheese Soup will fill you up and keep you satisfied!
Soup is the perfect cozy comfort food!
What Is Broccoli and Cheese Soup?
Despite the name, this broccoli and cheese soup has a chicken broth base. This soup is also made with fresh broccoli, onions, carrots, and lots of glorious cheddar cheese. This is the kind of soup that feels so good on a cold day; it has a comforting feel and taste. This broccoli and cheese soup is very family friendly.
How To Thicken Broccoli and Cheese Soup?
The most effective way to thicken a sauce or a soup is with flour. Often, butter and flour are whisked together to form a roux just like this Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Recipe. But with soups, I like to whisk flour into a cup of dairy and THEN add it to my broth, just like I did with this Cheeseburger Soup Recipe. The flour and the dairy will make a slurry that will thicken your hot liquid. Flour works well as a thickener in this instance as you’ll be cooking the soup at a lower temperature.
WHERE IS THE BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SOUP RECIPE?
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Can Broccoli and Cheese Soup Be Frozen?
I would not recommend freezing this broccoli and cheese soup. The texture will change for one thing, but also, soups made with dairy will separate once they have been frozen. The soup will keep for a couple of days in the refrigerator, but this is not the kind of soup I would let sit for very long.
Broccoli and Cheese Soup
Broccoli and Cheese Soup will fill you up and keep you satisfied! Soup is the perfect cozy comfort food!
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 1 large head of broccoli (2-3 cups), finely chopped
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 cups shredded cheddar (I used Tillamook Milk Cheddar Cheese)
Instructions
Place a Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat. Add butter to the Dutch oven. When butter has melted stir in onions and carrots. Cook for about 5 minutes or until soft. Stir in broccoli, broth, water, and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 10 minutes or until broccoli is soft. If you have larger pieces of broccoli, break them up by inserting an immersion blender into the soup. Or, remove about 1 cup of soup and puree in a blender, with the center part of the blender lid to allow steam to escape. Run blender with a clean towel over the lid. Return blended soup to the Dutch oven. Repeat if you prefer.
In a measuring cup, combine half and half and flour, whisking until smooth. Stir mixture into soup. Add shredded cheese and stir until cheese has melted.
Nutrition Information
Amount Per Serving Calories 3615Total Fat 254gSaturated Fat 124gCholesterol 870mgSodium 5990mgFiber 23gSugar 56gProtein 203g
Tina @ Tina's Chic Corner says
I have to admit that I’m not a huge fan of broccoli but I’m all for increasing my daily dairy intake! I think my hubby would love this soup so it’s definitely on my list to make this Fall. 🙂
Lemonsforlulu says
See I love broccoli, but anything is good with cheese right?
juliemurkerson says
Great looking soup, Tanya! I love a good broccoli cheddar soup.
Now I will admit, I am a little skeptical of all of the talk of needing to consume tons of dairy in order to get adequate calcium. I’ve done some research on the topic and have found some information to the contrary. But it won’t stop me from enjoying cheese. And sour cream. And broccoli cheddar soup. I just have to remember to take the lactaid pill when I eat those things! 🙂 Pinning your soup. Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Lemonsforlulu says
Ah yes, grab the lactaid for this Julie! Thank you!
Julie Evink says
Ohhh I love a fantastic soup and this looks marvelous! We are the exact opposite, must be because we were raised on a farm. I remember Mom buying milk 5 gallons at a time!
Lemonsforlulu says
I’ve been good about drinking chocolate milk at dinner with the kids. You know, I have to lead my example and all that.
Bekah says
Yummy! Just made this tonight and it is definitely a “repeat” recipe for the family. Thank you for posting! I did one slight variation because I didn’t have half and half in the house, but it turned out great (1 TB melted butter, and enough milk to make a cup).
Lemonsforlulu says
I’m thrilled Bekah!!! Thank you so much for sharing!
Snegolenka says
It’s just the perfect soup! I can not wait for the weekend to cook this soup! I am sure that my whole family will be delighted with this dish! Thank you for the recipe!