Craving a warm and comforting meal that is perfect for a chilly day? Look no further than cheesy cheddar broccoli soup! This classic soup is a delightful combination of creamy cheddar cheese, tender broccoli florets, and flavorful vegetables, creating a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal, this versatile soup can be adapted to suit your preferences and dietary needs. With its rich and satisfying taste, cheesy cheddar broccoli soup is a timeless favorite that is sure to warm your soul and leave you feeling satisfied and content.
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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
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
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.
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 CHEDDAR BROCCOLI SOUP
I always thought my grandmother's broccoli soup was the best, UNTIL I tried this one!! It's easy, and OHH SO GOOD!! You can omit the puree step if you prefer a more chunkier soup, but I find that it produces a thicker, creamier texture. I got the basic recipe for this soup from the net, but played with it for a while, and of course added more veggies and GARLIC, and altered the sp
Provided by Manda
Categories Cheese
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients, except cheddar and parsley in large saucepan.
- Bring to boil, stirring.
- Lower heat and simmer about 30 min.
- ,or until veggies become tender, stirring often.
- With slotted spoon, remove about half of broccoli, celery, and onion to food processor or blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Return to saucepan and stir.
- Slowly add cheddar cheese, stirring constantly until cheese is completely blended into soup.
- Before serving, garnish with a sprinkle of parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.8, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 39.2, Sodium 1027.8, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 2.9, Protein 10.7
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 :
CHEDDAR CHEESE AND BROCCOLI SOUP
Homemade soup! It's so quick and easy, it can be on your dinner table in 30 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1300 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
ONE-POT BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: broccoli, butter, onion, flour, half & half, vegetable stock, shredded carrots, salt, pepper, nutmeg, grated cheddar cheese
Provided by Pierce Abernathy
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
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!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1057 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 84 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 15 grams
Tips:
- Use a good quality cheddar cheese. A sharp cheddar will give the soup a more intense flavor, while a mild cheddar will result in a more mellow soup.
- Don't overcook the broccoli. Broccoli should be cooked until it is tender-crisp, but not mushy. Overcooked broccoli will make the soup watery.
- Season the soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. You can also add other spices, such as cayenne pepper or paprika, if you like.
- Serve the soup hot. Cheesy cheddar broccoli soup is best served hot, with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
- Make a big batch. Cheesy cheddar broccoli soup is a great soup to make ahead of time. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Conclusion:
Cheesy cheddar broccoli soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit with the whole family. With its creamy, cheesy texture and delicious flavor, this soup is sure to warm you up on a cold day. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this cheesy cheddar broccoli soup a try. You won't be disappointed!
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