Broccoli soup is a delicious and nutritious dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet, and it is also a relatively inexpensive meal to make. Broccoli soup can be made in a variety of ways, but it typically involves sautéing onions and garlic in butter or olive oil, then adding broccoli florets, broth, and seasonings. The soup is then simmered until the broccoli is tender and the flavors have melded together. Some recipes also call for adding cheese, cream, or milk to create a creamy soup. Whether you prefer a classic broccoli soup or a more creative variation, you are sure to find a recipe that you will enjoy.
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COPYCAT PANERA® BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP
My husband loves Panera® broccoli cheddar soup but it went up in price and therefore we set out on a hunt to create the perfect broccoli cheddar soup. Here is what we came up with. There are tons of variations and options to make this soup your own. You can add extra veggies, different cheeses, garlic to your onions, a little nutmeg to the finished soup, green onions, sour cream, etc. The list goes on and on. Make it your own! Serve topped with cheese!
Provided by gildawen
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Broccoli Soup Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 70.5 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 624 mg, Sugar 5 g
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
BEST CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP
This recipe is thick and flavorful. It is simple, delicious, and quick to make, enjoy (I know you will).
Provided by Jessie A.
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Broccoli Soup
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium sized stock pot, and saute onion and celery until tender. Add broccoli and broth, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Pour the soup into a blender, filling the pitcher no more than halfway full. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a clean pot. Alternately, you can use a stick blender and puree the soup right in the cooking pot.
- In small saucepan, over medium-heat melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and add milk. Stir until thick and bubbly, and add to soup. Season with pepper and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.2 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 31.9 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 528 mg, Sugar 7 g
CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP
This soup is super creamy in texture, but it contains very little actual cream. The butter and flour mixture -- what's called a roux -- gives it body and silkiness.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium pot, melt butter over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 minutes.
- Add flour and cook, stirring, until combined, 1 minute.
- Whisking constantly, add broth and 1 cup water and bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, 10 minutes.
- Add broccoli and bring to a simmer. Cook until broccoli is very tender, 20 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a large bowl. In batches, fill a blender halfway with mixture and puree until smooth; to allow heat to escape, remove cap from hole in lid, cover lid with a dish towel, and hold down firmly while blending. Return soup to pot as pureed.
- Add cream and heat over medium until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper. Thin with broth or water, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 11 g
BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP
My husband Eric and I eat dinner together to spend some quality time together. This cheesy broccoli cheddar soup is proof that soup doesn't need to be made in big batches to be good. —Cheryl McRae, West Valley, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Fat 37g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 1145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
ALMOST-FAMOUS BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR SOUP
For creamy, cheesy comfort, try Food Network Kitchen's Almost-Famous Broccoli-Cheddar Soup, best served in big sourdough bread bowls.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
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
This outstanding broccoli-cheddar soup is rich, cheesy and packed with flavor. We decided to puree just over half the soup which makes it extra thick and creamy, and left the remainder chunky so there are broccoli bits in every bite. Gild the lily with more shredded cheese on top to satisfy your comfort food craving.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
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.
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
CAULIFLOWER BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook the cauliflower, broccoli, onion and carrot in butter until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1-1/4 cups milk, bouillon, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally., Combine the flour and remaining milk until smooth; add to saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat; add cheese and stir until melted. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 909mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
SIMPLE CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot, melt butter and cook onion until tender over medium high heat. Add potato and toss to coat with butter. Add hot stock and bring to a simmer. Stir in broccoli and return to a simmer. When potato and broccoli are tender, puree in batches in a blender or food processor. Return to pot and add cream. Season to taste and serve warm.
BROCCOLI & POTATO SOUP
If I don't have frozen broccoli on hand, I like to use frozen spinach or chopped carrots and celery instead. -Mary Price, Youngstown, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in broccoli; return to a boil., In a small bowl, whisk flour and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; cool slightly., Process in batches in a blender until smooth. Return to pan; heat through. Sprinkle servings with cheese and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 636mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SANDY'S HOMEMADE BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR SOUP
I found many recipes for broccoli Cheddar soup. I changed many of the ingredients in those recipes. This is the recipe I came up with. It's the best one yet. You don't need all the extra ingredients to make it. Just basic ingredients. and it's delicious. I think it tastes just like Panera®.
Provided by Sandy Lafleur
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 84.6 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 822.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP
A quick, creamy, hearty soup.
Provided by Marge
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Broccoli Soup
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring broth to a boil. Add broccoli and onion. Cook for five minutes, or until broccoli is tender.
- In a separate bowl, slowly add milk to flour, and mix until well blended.
- Stir flour mixture into broth mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until soup is thick and bubbly. Add cheese if desired; stir until melted. Add seasonings and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.1 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 480.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g
BEST BROCCOLI SOUP
Here's a creamy, comforting broccoli soup. It's a delicious way to eat your vegetables. -Carolyn Weinberg, Custer, Montana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, bring water to boil. Add the broccoli, celery and carrots; boil 2-3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain; set vegetables aside. , In the same pot, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually stir in broth and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. , Stir in reserved vegetables and remaining ingredients. Reduce heat; cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 868mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
BROCCOLI SOUP
Puree the Neelys' top-rated Broccoli Soup recipe from Down Home with the Neelys on Food Network for a creamy vegetable soup garnished with homemade croutons.
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt 4 tablespoons butter in heavy medium pot over medium-high heat. Add broccoli, onion, carrot, salt and pepper and saute until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add the flour and cook for 1 minute, until the flour reaches a blonde color. Add stock and bring to boil.
- Simmer uncovered until broccoli is tender, about 15 minutes. Pour in cream. With an immersion blender, puree the soup. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and then replace the lid back on the pot. Serve hot with Homemade Croutons.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut bread into cubes and place in a large bowl. Drizzle cubes with olive oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
- Spread seasoned bread onto a sheet pan and bake for about 15 minutes.
SLOW-COOKER CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP
Steps:
- In a small skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Add broccoli, broth, milk and pepper., Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until broccoli is tender. Stir in process cheese until melted. Add shredded cheeses; stir until melted. Just before serving, stir soup to combine. Top servings with additional cheddar cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 675 calories, Fat 49g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 165mg cholesterol, Sodium 1964mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 39g protein.
BEST CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP
This recipe is thick and flavorful. Simple, delicious, and quick to make. Hope that you enjoy it as much as my family does. I have added chicken to this soup, very good
Provided by Barb G.
Categories Vegetable
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium sized stock pot, and sauté onion, garlic and celery until tender.
- Add broccoli and broth; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Purée soup (I use a hand blender) or mash with potato masher.
- Return to heat.
- In small saucepan, over medium heat melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and add milk.
- Stir until thick and bubbly, add to soup.
- Add cheese; stir until melted.
- Season with pepper and serve.
VELVEETA® CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP
Pinch yourself. You're not dreaming. This thick, creamy broccoli Cheddar soup that's ready in less than 30 minutes is the real deal.
Provided by VELVEETA Cheese
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips VELVEETA Cheese
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add flour; cook 1 minute or until bubbly, stirring constantly.
- Stir in milk. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 1 minute.
- Add remaining ingredients. Cook until VELVEETA is melted and soup is heated through, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 63.1 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 920.1 mg, Sugar 10.2 g
CREAMY BROCCOLI SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, small onion, garlics, kosher salt, pepper, mashed potato, broccoli, low sodium vegetable broth, milk, ground nutmeg
Provided by Rachel Gaewski
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until semi-translucent. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes more, until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the mashed potatoes, broccoli, vegetable broth, and milk and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth.
- Stir in the nutmeg, then ladle into bowls.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 11 grams
BROCCOLI SOUP WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE
"As a student at Bloomsburg University, I spent many Sunday afternoons at Russell's restaurant in downtown Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania," writes Marganne Hoffman of Lebanon, Pennsylvania. "A decade after graduating, I still crave their cheddar-crusted broccoli soup. I would be thrilled if the owners would share the recipe-and so would my family." The stems and florets are added to the soup separately so that the stems will cook until tender and the florets won't overcook.
Categories Soup/Stew Appetizer Broil Kid-Friendly Dinner Lunch Cheddar Broccoli Winter Simmer Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Tips:
- Choose the right broccoli: Look for broccoli with tight florets and a deep green color. Avoid broccoli with yellow or brown florets, as this indicates that it is past its prime.
- Wash the broccoli thoroughly: Broccoli can harbor dirt and bacteria, so it is important to wash it thoroughly before using it. Cut the broccoli into small florets and rinse them under cold water.
- Use a variety of vegetables: In addition to broccoli, you can add other vegetables to your soup, such as carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes. This will add flavor and nutrients to the soup.
- Use a good quality broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so it is important to use a good quality broth. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or beef broth.
- Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and the vegetables to become tender.
- Season the soup to taste: Once the soup is done simmering, season it to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.
- Serve the soup hot: Broccoli soup is best served hot. You can garnish it with a dollop of sour cream, grated cheese, or croutons.
Conclusion:
Broccoli soup is a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its creamy texture and flavorful broth, broccoli soup is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying soup, give broccoli soup a try.
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