Broccoli cheese soup is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a starter, main course, or side dish. It is made with a combination of broccoli, cheese, milk, and cream, and can be seasoned with a variety of herbs and spices. Broccoli cheese soup is a great way to use up leftover broccoli, and it is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. It can be served hot or cold, and can be garnished with a variety of toppings, such as croutons, bacon, or cheese. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for broccoli cheese soup, so that you can find one that perfectly suits your taste.
Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!
EASY BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP RECIPE - 5 INGREDIENTS
How to make the best broccoli cheddar soup in 20 minutes! This easy, low carb broccoli cheese soup recipe is healthy, CHEESY, 5 ingredients, & gluten-free.
Provided by Maya | Wholesome Yum
Categories Main Course Soup
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium heat, saute garlic for one minute, until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, and chopped broccoli. Increase heat to bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-20 minutes, until broccoli is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 377 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
EXCELLENT BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP
This is by far the best broccoli cheese soup I have been able to come up with. It's made with a roux, chicken stock, milk, a mix of cheese, and fresh broccoli.
Provided by NATHAN TRUAX
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Broccoli Soup
Time 45m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, and mix in the flour. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Mix in the chicken stock and milk, and season with salt and white pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer about 10 minutes.
- Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the broccoli in the boiling water, and cook 2 minutes, or until just tender. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside.
- Gradually mix the processed cheese and Cheddar cheese into the large pot until melted. Mix in the broccoli. Continue cooking about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 1180.6 mg, Sugar 9.3 g
BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP V
If you have a hard time getting children to eat broccoli, this recipe is for you.
Provided by MELISSAMORGAN
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Broccoli Soup
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium heat, simmer the broccoli in the broth for 15 minutes. In a separate skillet over medium heat, melt the butter or margarine, add the onions and saute for 5 minutes, or to desired tenderness.
- Add the flour to the onions and stir well, forming a pasty substance. Gradually add the milk and stir until thick. Add this mixture to the broccoli mixture in the pot and stir well. Then add the cheese, stirring until melted. Finally, add the pepper. (Note: Be careful not to let the soup boil, or the cheese will break down.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 54.2 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 2000.7 mg, Sugar 16.1 g
BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP
This broccoli cheddar soup recipe is so satisfying! It's loaded with fresh broccoli, and creamy thanks to a potato and cheddar cheese (no cream, no flour!). Recipe yields about 10 cups (quite a bit) and is easily halved.
Provided by Cookie and Kate
Categories Soup
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-low heat. Add the onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt, and about 10 twists of black pepper.
- Stir to combine, then cover the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions have softened and are just starting to turn golden, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, slice off and discard the rough bottom ends of broccoli stalks. Use a vegetable peeler to peel off the tough outer skin on the stalks, then discard those bits. Slice the stalks off and cut them into pieces about 1 to 2-inches big. Set aside.
- Working with the broccoli tops now, cut as closely to the base of the florets as you can. Slice any remaining stalks into chunks to match to the rest. Reserve the broccoli florets-we'll use them in a bit.
- Add the chunks of broccoli stalk and potato to the pot and stir. Pour in 6 cups water and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Raise the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pot.
- Simmer until the broccoli stalks and potatoes are tender throughout and easily split apart when pierced with a fork, about 20-25 minutes. Meanwhile, chop the reserved florets into small pieces (I chop them all in one direction, then turn the cutting board and chop again).
- Once the potato and stalks are tender, add half of the florets to pot, stir, cover, and cook until they're bright green, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat. Working in a couple of batches (never fill your blender past the maximum fill line or it could explode!), carefully transfer several cups of the mixture-both the liquid and solids-to your stand blender. Blend until completely smooth, then transfer the mixture to a heat-proof vessel temporarily as you blend the rest. Alternatively, use an immersion blender (it just won't be as lusciously creamy). Return the purée to the pot.
- Return the pot to medium heat and add the remaining florets. Cover the pot and cook until they're bright green and easily pierced through by a fork, another 4 to 7 minutes. Add almost all 4 ounces of the grated cheddar cheese (reserve a small handful for garnish) and stir until smooth. Carefully taste (it's hot) and stir in more cheese if you'd like more indulgent flavor/creamy texture, more salt for more overall flavor, and/or more black pepper for kick.
- Divide the soup into bowls and top with a sprinkle of cheese, plus some thinly sliced chives and/or red pepper flakes, if desired. Leftover soup keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days (though the color darkens a bit with time). I haven't tried freezing this soup but suspect it will work fine-please let us know in the comments if you do.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bowl of soup from batch made with 4 ounces cheddar, Calories 243 calories, Sugar 4.6 g, Sodium 620.6 mg, Fat 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 10.5 g, Cholesterol 34 mg
BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP
This is a great, very flavorful soup. Good for serving at luncheons or special gatherings with a quiche. To make this soup a little fancier, add 1 cup sliced mushrooms and 1 cup white wine with the onions.
Provided by Karin Christian
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Broccoli Soup Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until softened. Stir in broccoli, and cover with chicken broth. Simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat, and stir in cheese cubes until melted. Mix in milk and garlic powder.
- In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into water until dissolved. Stir into soup; cook, stirring frequently, until thick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 56.5 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1136.4 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP
For hearty and cheesy comfort food, reach for Ree Drummond's Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe from The Pioneer Woman on Food Network.
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Remove 2 cups of the broccoli florets, cut in half, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet cut-side down and bake until the florets begin to crisp and turn slightly brown.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle the flour on top. Stir to combine and cook until the flour is absorbed and smells lightly toasted, 1 minute or so. Add the milk and half-and-half. Add the nutmeg, then the broccoli, a small dash of salt and plenty of black pepper. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the broccoli is tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in the cheese and allow to melt.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve the soup as is, mash with a potato masher to break up the broccoli a bit, or transfer to a blender in two batches and puree completely. (If you puree in a blender, return the soup to the heat to heat back up. Splash in some chicken broth if needed for thinning.) Garnish with the toasted broccoli or grated cheese and serve.
BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP VII
A thick rich broccoli soup with a really really cheesy flavor. This can be made in half an hour.
Provided by sal
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Broccoli Soup
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place broccoli in a medium saucepan with just enough water to cover. Cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Set aside and do not drain water.
- In a large saucepan, heat milk. Blend in the flour and cheese until smooth. Stir in the cream and bouillon cube. Add the broccoli and it's water to the mixture and season with salt and pepper. Heat soup to warm and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 121.4 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 21.4 g, Sodium 1383.9 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
ROASTED BROCCOLI-CHEESE SOUP
My son Jake made this soup with me and he created his own magic touch. Enjoy this soup that is hearty with fresh roasted broccoli and creamy garlic flavors. Serve in warm, baked bread bowls!
Provided by Barb
Categories Broccoli Soup
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking pan with a silicone mat.
- Toss broccoli and olive oil together in a bowl. Transfer to the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle 1/2 of the minced garlic over top.
- Roast in the oven until broccoli is tender, 15 to 20 minutes, tossing occasionally.
- Meanwhile, combine remaining garlic and onions in a food processor; pulse until onion is chopped. Change to the shredding disc and grate carrots into the bowl.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion-carrot mixture to the skillet and saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a plate.
- Add remaining 4 tablespoons butter to the same skillet. When melted, slowly stir in flour. Slowly stir in half-and-half, then stir in chicken broth. Simmer until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Slowly drop in Cheddar cheese; add cooked vegetables and roasted broccoli; simmer for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 636.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 145.3 mg, Fat 51.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 30.2 g, Sodium 1130.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
CREAM OF BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP
"When my husband and I visit fresh-food stands, we often come home with more vegetables than we can eat," Marge Hill shares from Glenside, Pennsylvania. "I lightened up this tarragon-flavored soup to use up the broccoli we buy. I like it with crusty bread, a salad or a sandwich."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. , Add the broccoli, tarragon, thyme and pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Add milk; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature., In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan; heat through. Reduce heat. Add 1 cup of cheese; stir just until melted. Serve immediately. Garnish with remaining cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 340mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HOMEMADE BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: shredded cheddar cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, cornstarch, cayenne pepper, garlic, milk, chicken stock, broccoli, baguette
Provided by Allex Tarr
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Over medium heat, combine cheese with cornstarch and cayenne pepper.
- Once melted, slowly add garlic, milk, and chicken stock.
- Add finely chopped broccoli and allow to simmer about 5 minutes while making cheese toasts.
- Cover slices of baguette bread with shredded cheddar and broil for 3 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 955 calories, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 55 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 43 grams, Sugar 16 grams
CHEESE BROCCOLI SOUP
This simple soup has basic ingredients, but it tastes so good. The green broccoli florets and the brilliant orange carrots make this creamy soup a colorful addition to any table. -Evelyn Massner, Oakville, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add carrots, broccoli and celery; cover and boil for 5 minutes. Drain, remove vegetables and set aside. , In the same saucepan, saute onion in butter. Add flour and stir to make smooth paste. Gradually add chicken broth and milk. Cook until mixture thickens, 8-10 minutes. Add vegetables; heat until tender. Add cheese; heat until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 31g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 1033mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP FOR 2
"When my husband and I visit fresh food stands, we often come home with more veggies than we can eat. This is a great way to use up broccoli," says Marge Hill of Glenside, Pennsylvania.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic until tender. Stir in flour until blended; cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened., Add the broccoli, tarragon, thyme and pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Add milk; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; cool slightly., In a blender, process soup until smooth. Return to pan and heat through (do not boil). Stir in 1/2 cup of cheese until melted. Sprinkle servings with remaining cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 578mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use sharp cheddar cheese, but choose a milder cheese for a more subtle taste.
- Use a variety of cheeses to create a more complex flavor. A combination of cheddar, Parmesan, and Gruyère is a classic choice.
- Add some vegetables to the soup for a healthier twist. Broccoli, carrots, and celery are all good options.
- For a creamier soup, add some heavy cream or milk. You can also use evaporated milk or a combination of milk and cream.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers for dipping.
- Garnish the soup with fresh herbs, such as chives, dill, or parsley, for a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion:
Broccoli cheese soup is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With a few simple tips, you can make a broccoli cheese soup that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a warm and hearty meal, give broccoli cheese soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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