Best 3 Best Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipes

THE BEST BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the flour and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes, then gradually whisk in the half-and-half until smooth. Add the chicken broth, broccoli, bay leaves, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and few grinds of black pepper Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the broth has thickened and the broccoli is very tender, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prick the potato all over with a fork and put on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until tender, flipping halfway through, about 6 minutes. Let cool, then peel. Use a fork or potato masher to mash until crumbly.
• Reserve 2 cups of the soup in a liquid measuring cup and discard the bay leaves. Let the remaining hot soup cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender, filling no more than halfway. Add the mashed potato. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until very smooth.
• Stir the pureed soup and reserved 2 cups of soup back into the pot. Whisk in the cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into serving bowls and top with more shredded Cheddar.

BEST BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• In a medium sized stock pot, over medium heat, combine soup mix and water, stirring constantly until well mixed.
• Add broccoli florets, partially cover and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes stirring often.
• Once broccoli is tender, place soup in a food processor or blender and puree. Once blended return soup mixture to stock pot, add milk and stir.
• Add cheese to soup mixture keeping 1/2 cup set aside. Stir soup until cheese is melted and then sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top of individual soup servings.

THE BEST BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Saute onion and garlic with 2 tbsp butter until onion is becoming translucent.
• In another pan melt remaining butter and slowly add flour to create a roue.
• Combine all ingredients in crock pot and simmer on high for 4 hours or until potatoes are tender.
• You may need to stir often during first hour to ensure all ingredients are combined.
• Top with additional cheddar cheese and green onions if you like!