Cheesy broccoli soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With its creamy, cheesy texture, vibrant green hue, and savory flavor, this soup is a perfect choice for a quick weeknight meal, a cozy weekend brunch, or a potluck gathering. Whether you prefer a smooth and velvety texture or a chunky, hearty bowl, there are countless variations of cheesy broccoli soup recipes that cater to every taste and preference. From simple and straightforward preparations to those incorporating unique ingredients and cooking techniques, this article will guide you through the culinary journey of finding the best recipe that suits your culinary skills and preferences, allowing you to create a delicious and unforgettable cheesy broccoli soup that will warm your heart and soul.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
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.
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
CHEESY BROCCOLI & CAULIFLOWER SOUP
This is a nice "chunky" veggie soup instead of pureed. Adjusted from a TOH Holiday magazine recipe submitted by J. Russell
Provided by HokiesMom
Categories Chowders
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, celery, onion, and water (or veggie) stock.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat and cover to simmer for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- While vegetables are simmering, in a small saucepan, melt butter.
- Stir the flour into the butter until smooth.
- Gradually stir in milk to the flour mixture and bring this to a boil then cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
- Reduce heat to the milk mixture and add the cheese then cook and stir until cheese is melted.
- Drain vegetables and place back into their saucepan.
- Add cheese sauce to the vegetables and heat through.
CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP
That's why she often serves Cheesy Broccoli Soup. "This creamy and flavorful soup goes together in a flash because it uses frozen chopped broccoli and process American cheese," she explains. Plus, it's easy to warm up if Bob works late. "He likes it so much that when he grocery shops, he always makes sure the ingredients for this soup are on the list," she reports.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Add broccoli. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup liquid. , In another large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Whisk in flour until blended. Add the milk and cheese. Cook over medium-low heat until thickened and cheese is melted, stirring frequently. Stir in broccoli and reserved cooking liquid.
Nutrition Facts :
EASY CHEESY CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP
This is a fast but delicious soup recipe for those who like broccoli soup but don't like the canned taste. I use light cheese and 98% fat-free soup to reduce the fat content of the soup.
Provided by Keli Oelerich
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipes
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Prepare broccoli according to directions. Drain off excess water.
- Add cream of mushroom soup and one can of milk to broccoli. Stir and heat thoroughly on low.
- Add cheese, stirring until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste. Your quick and creamy soup is ready to serve!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 39.5 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 1909.8 mg, Sugar 13.7 g
CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP IN A BREAD BOWL
This creamy, cheesy broccoli soup tastes just like the one served at Panera Bread! My family requests it all the time. You can even make your own homemade bread bowls with the recipe on my blog, Yammie's Noshery. -Rachel Preus, Marshall, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium heat; saute onion and garlic until tender, 6-8 minutes. Stir in broccoli, carrot, stock, cream and seasonings; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 10-12 minutes., Mix cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Remove bay leaves. Stir in cheese until melted., If using bread bowls, cut a slice off the top of each bread loaf; hollow out bottoms, leaving 1/4-in.-thick shells (save removed bread for another use). Fill with soup just before serving. , If desired, serve soup with toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Fat 32g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 904mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.
SLOW COOKER CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP
Yum, broccoli cheese soup and four cheeses, even yummier! You can't go wrong with this comfort food! This is my own creation after hours of experimenting. There are a few steps involved before adding to the slow cooker, but it's well worth it!
Provided by Tracy V
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Broccoli Soup Recipes
Time 4h50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine onion and garlic in a food processor; pulse until minced.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion-garlic mixture and cook until it looks like sauerkraut and is just beginning to brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine chicken broth and flavor packets in a bowl.
- Transfer onion mixture to a 5-quart or larger slow cooker. Add remaining butter to the skillet and heat until melted and bubbling. Stir in flour with a wire whisk; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Slowly whisk in chicken broth mixture and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and no lumps remain. Bring to a boil.
- Add frozen broccoli to the gravy mixture and cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes. Use a large spoon to transfer broccoli to the slow cooker, leaving as much gravy in the skillet as possible.
- Add processed cheese food, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, and cream cheese to the gravy; stir to combine. Stir in milk and cream. Transfer mixture to the slow cooker and stir until well combined.
- Cook on Low, stirring once every hour, for 4 hours. Turn slow cooker off and let cool and thicken slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Carbohydrate 20.6 g, Cholesterol 156.3 mg, Fat 50.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 30.9 g, Sodium 1701.1 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
CREAMY VEGAN "CHEESY" BROCCOLI SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: cashews, olive oil, onion, potatoes, carrots, garlic, salt, vegetable broth, nutritional yeast, paprika, pepper, broccoli
Provided by Merle O'Neal
Categories Lunch
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, soak the cashews in water for 1 hour.
- In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and stir until translucent.
- Add the carrots, potatoes, garlic, and salt, and stir. Add 2 cups (480 ml) of vegetable broth, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Set the soup aside and rinse out blender. Add the remaining 4 cups of vegetable broth, the soaked cashews, nutritional yeast, paprika, and pepper, and blend until smooth.
- Combine the cashew mixture and "cheese" mixture in the soup pan and stir.
- Add the broccoli and stir to combine.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 573 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 11 grams
ERIN'S CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP
The key to this delicious and creamy soup is cream cheese! Oh so good!
Provided by CARAMOMMY
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Broccoli Soup Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring water and chicken bouillon granules to a boil in a pot. Add broccoli and onion; cook at a boil until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Combine milk, margarine, flour, and cream cheese in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir until the margarine melts and the mixture begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.
- Stir Cheddar cheese into the milk mixture; cook and stir until the Cheddar melts completely.
- Pour the broccoli mixture into the cheese mixture in the large pot; stir well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 669 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Fat 54.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 23.8 g, Sodium 758.6 mg, Sugar 10 g
CHEESY BROCCOLI-POTATO SOUP
Hearty soup made simple. Loaded with chicken, broccoli, cheese and creamy potatoes, this flavorful soup is just minutes away.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In 3-quart saucepan, heat broth, onion and frozen broccoli to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in milk and dry potatoes until well blended; stir in remaining ingredients.
- Heat over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g
EASY CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP
Make and share this Easy Cheesy Broccoli Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chris from Kansas
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place unopened broccoli pouch in vigorously boiling water in saucepan. Do not cover.
- Bring water to a second vigorous boil and heat for 16 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, melt margarine; saute onion in margarine until tender.
- Stir in flour, parsley flakes, bouillon and garlic powder until well blended.
- Add water and milk. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
- Stir in broccoli.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.2, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 5.7, Sodium 576.5, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.6, Protein 4.4
CHEESY CHEDDAR BROCCOLI SOUP
Healthy chunks of broccoli are paired with the tangy taste of cheddar cheese in this hearty soup from Jean Komlos, Plymouth, Michigan. A dash of nutmeg and a splash of sherry add pizzazz to a kitchen classic.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 873mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY CHEESY BROCCOLI POTATO SOUP
Make and share this Easy Cheesy Broccoli Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by grammyof3
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 17m
Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place broth, onions, and broccoli in a pan and simmer 8-10 minutes. You should still see small chunks of broccoli floating in it.
- Add milk and stir in potato flakes.
- Stir in butter and cheese. Heat 2-3 more minutes. Serve with oyster crackers or saltines.
- Adjust soup's consistency by adding milk to thin or potato flakes to thicken. If you want a saltier soup add a bouillon cube.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.3, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 30.6, Sodium 217.3, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 11.4
CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP IN A BREAD BOWL RECIPE - (4.1/5)
Provided by cindygwest
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in broccoli, carrot, stock, cream, bay leaves and nutmeg; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until tender. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove bay leaves; stir in cheese until melted. Stir in salt and pepper. For bread bowls, cut top off each loaf; carefully hollow out bottom of each, leaving a 1/4-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use). Serve soup in bread bowls. Yield: 6 servings.
CHEESY BROCCOLI NOODLE SOUP
Very good on a cold evening. Serve with garlic bread or crusty rolls. If there are any leftovers, you may want to add extra chicken broth as the noodles will thicken the liquid.
Provided by Denise in NH
Categories Cheese
Time 25m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in large saucepan.
- Add onion and saute over medium heat till onions are golden.
- Add chicken (or vegetable for vegetarians) broth and bring to a boil.
- Add salt and noodles.
- Cook uncovered for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in broccoli and garlic powder and cook for another 4 minutes.
- Add milk, cheese and pepper stirring constantly until the cheese is melted.
VERY CHEESY CHICKEN BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP
I loved this recipe, it was so good. I did use fresh broccoli and steamed it until crispy soft. I didn't use as many potatoes, about 1 1/2 cups, I used about 1/2 cup carrots and added sliced mushrooms & chopped cooked chicken. I don't usually use/like recipes with canned soup or Velveeta BUT this was great. I gave some to my neighbor who only makes homemade scratch soups (as well as I) and she just loved it. I don't remember where I found this recipe but when I did it sounded so good that I printed it out. So glad I did. LOL
Provided by Pricilla
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Dice the potatoes, chop carrots and onion into small pieces. Dice the Velveeta into small cubes and store in the fridge.
- Pour 4 cups of water and 1-2 chicken bouillon cubes into a large pot, bring to a boil. Add potatoes, carrots & onions. After about 10+ minutes (original recipe said about 5 minutes, but the broccoli disintegrates if you put it in too soon) add the box/bag of broccoli.
- Cook about 15 minutes or until the veggies are done.
- Add the cream of chicken soup and one soup can of milk.
- Cook, stirring often, for about 5 minutes.
- Slowly add the Velveeta cubes while stirring.
- Cook, stirring often, until all cheese is melted (try not to scrape the bottom of the pan with your spoon as the bottom sometimes has a layer of browned soup, if you scrape it off you will get chewy brown bits in your soup!) Note: This is when I like to add my cooked chicken, mushroom and steamed broccoli.
- Serve with Italian bread for dipping. This soup is so thick and rich, you really don't need any side dishes, but I usually serve it with a salad.
- Leftover soup can be frozen or refrigerated.
- ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 761.8, Fat 48.4, SaturatedFat 28.3, Cholesterol 156.7, Sodium 3878.8, Carbohydrate 46.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 16.1, Protein 36.7
CHEESY BROCCOLI TORTELLINI SOUP RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by Lynnturnips2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In Dutch oven or soup kettle, heat oil over medium heat. Add celery, onion, green pepper and carrots. Saute' until veggies are tender, 5-10 minutes. Stir in water, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low. Add broccoli, Velveeta cheese, cheese tortellini and 1 T dried parsley. Stir until cheese is melted and broccoli and tortellini are tender. Stir in bacon, heat through.
BEST CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP
This is from a dear old friend when I first got married 30 some years ago. She's a Finlander from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan so it may be familiar to some of you. We needed lots of warm soup living in the cold northern region!
Provided by Janna
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Broccoli Soup Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine broccoli, potatoes, celery, carrots, and onion in a large stockpot; pour enough water over the vegetable mixture to cover. Add bouillon cubes to the pot. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat; cook at a simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- While vegetables simmer, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir flour into melted butter to incorporate. Slowly stir milk into the butter mixture, cooking and stirring until you have a thick sauce, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat under vegetables to low. Stir sauce into vegetable mixture to combine with the liquid smoothly. Add cheese in small amounts, allowing each addition to melt into the soup before adding the next. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 54.6 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 719.6 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP
This delicious thick cheesy soup is delicious and freezes well. The potatoes help thicken it with out flour but don't add a real potato flavor. I make a big batch then freeze small containers to reheat quickly in the microwave when the craving for it hits me.
Provided by mommycook
Categories Potato
Time 50m
Yield 1 cup, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut broccoli heads into florets. Peel and chop any stalk that is remaining.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over low heat. Add onions and broccoli. Cover and cook about 10-15 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
- Remove about 1 cup of florets and save in a bowl. Add potatoes to soup pot.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover and cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
- Use a stick blender to puree in the pot or remove batches to a blender and carefully puree the hot soup.
- Add milk to soup in pot. Stir and heat through. Stir in cheese and broccoli florets that had been set aside. Heat until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.2, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 53, Sodium 998, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 4.4, Protein 19.6
~ CHEESY CHICKEN BROCCOLI SOUP ~
What a wonderful day for this soup. So flavorful on such a cold, blustery day. My daughter just loves this soup. It won't last long, as she always takes extra to work and shares with her buddies. I hope you try it sometime...it really is good. Enjoy!
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Other Soups
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. In a dutch oven, melt butter. Salt and pepper your chicken and add to the pot, cook over medium heat until chicken starts browning and stir often. Add the onion and garlic and cook until onion becomes translucent.
- 2. Stir in the flour and cook off for about 3 - 4 minutes, stirring often.
- 3. Add the broth, milk and cream. Stirring well to combine. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the broccoli and simmer 20 minutes or until soup is thicker and broccoli is tender.
- 4. Stir in cheeses and stir until melted. Whisk in the sour cream. Simmer for another 1 - 2 minutes and taste. Adjust seasoning if desired. Ladle into serving bowls and top with a sprinkle of cheese and some cracked black pepper. ENJOY!
Tips:
- Choose the right broccoli: Look for broccoli with tight, deep green florets and firm stems. Avoid broccoli with yellowing or wilted florets.
- Cut the broccoli into bite-sized pieces: This will help the broccoli cook evenly and quickly.
- Don't overcook the broccoli: Overcooked broccoli will become mushy and lose its nutrients. Cook the broccoli until it is tender but still has a slight crunch.
- Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the main ingredients in this soup, so it's important to use a cheese that you enjoy. I recommend using a sharp cheddar cheese, but you can also use other cheeses such as Gruyère, Parmesan, or Monterey Jack.
- Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little spice.
Conclusion:
Cheesy broccoli soup is a delicious and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. This soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a warm and satisfying meal, give cheesy broccoli soup a try.
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