Best 20 Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipes

COPYCAT PANERA® BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Whisk 1/4 cup melted butter and flour together in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Continue to whisk and cook , adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk if necessary to keep the flour from burning, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Gradually pour milk into flour mixture while whisking constantly. Stir chicken stock into milk mixture. Bring to a simmer; cook until mixture is thickened, about 20 minutes. Add broccoli, carrots, sauteed onion, and celery; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Stir Cheddar cheese into vegetable mixture until cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add milk and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes., Add broccoli. Cook and stir until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted.

ALMOST-FAMOUS BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until 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, bay leaves and nutmeg, then season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare the bread bowls: Using a sharp knife, cut a circle into the top of each loaf, leaving a 1-inch border all around. Remove the bread top, then hollow out the middle with a fork or your fingers, leaving a thick bread shell.
• Add the broccoli and carrot to the broth mixture and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Discard the bay leaves. Puree the soup in batches in a blender until smooth; you'll still have flecks of carrot and broccoli. Return to the pot. (Or puree the soup in the pot with an immersion blender.)
• Add the cheese to the soup and whisk over medium heat until melted. Add up to 3/4 cup water if the soup is too thick. Ladle into the bread bowls and garnish with cheese.

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.

SANDY'S HOMEMADE BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a stock pot over medium-high heat; add onion and saute until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in flour and continue to stir until mixture turns golden brown, about 5 minutes. Slowly add half-and-half to onion mixture, stirring until mixture is smooth. Add chicken broth; season with salt and ground black pepper.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer mixture until thickened, about 10 minutes. Add broccoli, carrot, and celery. Simmer until vegetables are tender yet crisp, about 20 minutes.
• Reduce heat to low. Add Cheddar cheese to soup and cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

BROCCOLI SOUP WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE

Steps:

• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy medium pot over medium-high heat. Add broccoli stems and onion; sauté until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and tarragon; sauté 1 minute. Add stock; bring to boil. Simmer uncovered until broccoli is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in cream.
• Mix remaining 3 tablespoons butter with flour in small bowl to make paste. Whisk paste into soup. Add broccoli florets. Simmer until soup thickens and florets are tender, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly, then refrigerate uncovered until cold. Cover and keep refrigerated. Bring to simmer before continuing.) Preheat broiler. Place 6 ovenproof soup bowls on baking sheet. Divide soup among bowls. Sprinkle 1/3 cup cheese over each. Broil until cheese melts and bubbles around edges, about 4 minutes.

ONE-POT BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Trim the stems off the broccoli heads and chop into small florets.
• In a large pot over medium heat, combine the butter and onion and sauté until translucent. Add the flour and stir until the mixture lightly browns. Stir in the half-and-half and mix until the contents reach a simmer. Turn the heat to low and add the stock. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
• Mix in the broccoli, carrots, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Add the cheese and stir until it melts and combines with the other ingredients.
• Enjoy!

CHEDDAR CHEESE AND BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• In 4-quart saucepan, mix soup and water. Heat over high heat, stirring constantly, until boiling and smooth.
• Add broccoli. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is tender.
• Stir in milk, mustard, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Cook uncovered 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Stir in cheese until melted.

SWISS 'N' CHEDDAR BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups water and bouillon; heat until bouillon is dissolved. Add broccoli; cover and cook over low heat until tender, about 8 minutes. stir in milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Combine flour and remaining water; stir into soup. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3 minutes or until thick and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Add cheeses; stir until melted.

CREAM OF BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in soup pot and add onion. Cook until translucent.
• Add broccoli and chicken broth and cook until tender.
• Add mashed potatoes & mix thoroughly. Heat for 5 minute.
• Add milk and heat some more.
• Add cheddar cheese.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Note: I like to add cream cheese, sour cream, and onion salt to my mashed potatoes. This makes them so yummy!

EASY BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion, red pepper and broccoli for a couple of minutes. Cover and steam for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and broccoli is tender.
• Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir for one minute, until there are no dry spots of flour left. Gradually stir in the evaporated milk and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
• Add the remaining ingredients. Heat for 5 to 10 minutes until heated through and the cheese is melted.
• Serve with bread.

BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.
• Add broccoli, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is bright green and slightly tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a large cooking spoon, transfer broccoli mixture to a medium bowl and set aside.
• Heat remaining 3 tablespoons butter in the same pot over medium heat (don't worry about any remaining broccoli bits). Add flour and whisk constantly, cooking until the mixture has turned a pale golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Gradually whisk in chicken broth until no lumps remain (it'll thicken considerably at first), followed by half-and-half. Bring to a simmer and stir in cheese, nutmeg and all but 1 cup of the reserved broccoli mixture.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer until liquid has thickened and reduced by about 1/4 and the broccoli is completely tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Using a hand blender, purée the soup to desired consistency. (Some like to leave bits of broccoli in there. It is up to you how smooth or chunky the soup is.) Alternatively, transfer to a blender and purée to desired consistency.
• Season soup with salt and pepper, and divide among bowls. Top with remaining 1 cup broccoli, more Cheddar (if you like), and lots of freshly ground pepper.

PANERA BREAD BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Steam broccoli until tender, about 6 minutes.
• Chop broccoli finely (you can use a food processor if you like).
• In a large saucepan, combine broth and milk and slowly whisk in flour.
• Cover over medium to medium high heat and stir.
• Cook until it starts to thicken (just until it starts to boil).
• Add chopped broccoli.
• Reduce heat to medium low.
• Continue to cook about 5 minutes.
• Add cheese and stir until cheese melts.
• If using bacon, sprinkle each bowl with bacon.

CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP WITH ZUCCHINI, BROCCOLI, AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Melt butter in large saucepan. Add garlic, zucchini, carrots, and onion. Saute until veggies are tender. Stir in broccoli and broth. Simmer until broccoli is tender. Meanwhile, melt butter in large pot. Whisk in flour and cook for a minute or two. Whisk in milk until smooth -- simmer until thickened. Whisk in cheddar cheese. Pour vegetable mixture into cheese sauce and whisk until smooth. Serve immediately.

WISCONSIN BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add flour; cook and stir 30 seconds or until bubbly.
• Add milk, salt, mustard, and cayenne pepper; bring to a simmer over high heat, stirring frequently.
• Add broccoli and red pepper; return to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add cheese; stir over low heat just until cheese melts (do not boil).
• Ladle into four soup bowls; top with chives.

KETO BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 5 minutes.
• Slowly pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and stir to scrape up any bits of shallot. Add cream cheese and whisk to break up any lumps. Pour in remaining broth and whipping cream. Stir in Cheddar cheese, riced broccoli, and garlic granules. Simmer for 4 minutes.
• Add xanthan gum and whisk continuously until soup is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately with freshly ground black pepper.

CHEDDAR CHEESE POTATO BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• In a 3 quart saucepan, melt butter and saute onions.
• Add potatoes, water, and bouillon cubes. Cover and bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium. Cook just until potatoes are tender.
• Meanwhile, Place frozen broccoli and cheddar cheese in crock pot on low to start melting and thawing.
• Once the potatoes are done, using a hand blender, blend contents of saucepan to desired consistency and then pour into the crock pot.
• Heat on low until warmed.
• (If you don't want to use a crock pot for this, after blending potatoes to desired consistency, mix in thawed broccoli and heat on medium low. Gradually add cheese, stirring until cheese melts).

FRESH BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Chop broccoli into coarse chunks. You can use stems; just be sure to peel the tough outer layer.
• Melt butter in a large sauce pan or dutch oven. Add the onion and saute about 5 minutes, until soft.
• Add the flour and saute one minute longer mixing thoroughly with the butter and onions.
• Add the chicken broth, broccoli, thyme and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Bring the heat down and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the broccoli is tender.
• Puree the soup with an immersion blender (or in small batches in a food processor).
• After pureeing, add the milk and bring the soup to a simmer.
• Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese into the soup and stir until smooth. Keep the heat on low to prevent curdling.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and top with remaining shredded cheese.

CHEESY CHEDDAR BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Place broccoli in a steamer basket over water. Cover and steam for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, combine the cornstarch, milk and broth until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Stir in the butter, sherry if desired, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Reduce heat. Add cheese and broccoli; heat just until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with paprika.

ATKINS FRIENDLY BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Saute onion and garlic in butter until onion is soft.
• 2. Add chicken broth, salt, pepper, and broccoli. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 45 mins or until broccoli is soft.
• 3. Next, add heavy cream... then add the shredded cheddar. Mix well, if you would like to thicken it up turn up the heat and add a tablespoon of cornstarch. Stir constantly for a few minutes. Still not thick enough? Add another tablespoon or so to reach desired consistency.