Craving a hearty and creamy soup that combines the flavors of Wisconsin cheese and tender broccoli? Look no further than Wisconsin Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup! This classic comfort food is a fusion of velvety cheese sauce, crisp-tender broccoli florets, and a hint of sharp cheddar cheese. Originating in the dairy state of Wisconsin, this soup is a testament to the state's rich cheesemaking heritage. Whether you're seeking a cozy meal on a chilly day, a satisfying lunch option, or a delectable appetizer for a gathering, Wisconsin Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup is the perfect recipe for any occasion.
Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!
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.
TASTE OF WISCONSIN THREE CHEESE BROCCOLI SOUP
You won't want to miss the Taste of Wisconsin Three Cheese Broccoli Soup.
Provided by Stephanie Manley
Categories Soup
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Blend in flour and seasonings. Gradually add broth and milk; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Stir in broccoli; simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cream, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce. Add cheeses; stir until melted. Makes 6 - 3/4 cup servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Sodium 553 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
WISCONSIN BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP
Make and share this Wisconsin Broccoli-Cheddar Cheese Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chris brossard
Categories Cheese
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
WISCONSIN BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP
Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr min Serves: 4
Provided by aduffybarnes
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili
Time 30m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 10
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. Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 (382 g) Servings Per Recipe: 4 Amount Per Serving % Daily ValueCalories 376.9 Calories from Fat 228 60% Amount Per Serving % Daily ValueTotal Fat 25.3g 39% Saturated Fat 15.7g 78% Cholesterol 83.8mg 3% Sodium 850.6mg 35% Total Carbohydrate 18.0g 6% Dietary Fiber 2.6g 10% Protein 21.1%
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 13.7423304042411 g, Carbohydrate 21.6346174905369 g, Cholesterol 39.85541663413 mg, Fiber 2.06093750042532 g, Protein 10.3402670818358 g, SaturatedFat 8.0475379088678 g, ServingSize 1 1 recipe (272g), Sodium 256.07874975396 mg, Sugar 19.5736799901116 g, TransFat 0.849629165758387 g
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.
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.
BROCCOLI AND BEER CHEESE SOUP
Enjoy this flavorful cheese and beer soup made using Frozen Broccoli Cuts - perfect for a hearty dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook broccoli as directed on package, using 2-quart saucepan.
- In small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the milk and flour; stir with wire whisk until well blended. Stir into broccoli in saucepan. Add remaining 2 1/2 cups milk, garlic salt, dry mustard and pepper; mix well. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly and thickened.
- Add cheese; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring occasionally. Add beer; cook until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly. Garnish with popcorn.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 1170 mg, Sugar 11 g
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
WISCONSIN NATIVE'S BEER CHEESE SOUP
As a Wisconsin native, I'm accustomed to a fantastic beer cheese soup. This is the recipe I've created, as a salute to my home state...America's Dairy land...and a state that brews a mighty fine beer! Serve with lots of popcorn floating on top!
Provided by SAVVYHOSTESS
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, stir together carrots, onion, celery, and garlic. Stir in hot pepper sauce, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth and beer; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, heat butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Stir in flour with a wire whisk; cook, stirring until the flour is light brown, about 3 or 4 minutes. Gradually stir in milk, whisking to prevent scorching, until thickened. Remove from heat, and gradually stir in cheese. Keep warm.
- Stir beer mixture into cheese mixture. Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and dry mustard. Adjust for hot pepper sauce. Bring to a simmer, and cook 10 minutes. Serve topped with popcorn.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 119.1 mg, Fat 39.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 27.1 g, SaturatedFat 24.5 g, Sodium 908.3 mg, Sugar 9.2 g
BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR SOUP
A staple of any fast-casual restaurant, broccoli-cheddar soup has somewhat of a cult following on the internet. Thicker than cream of broccoli, this roux-thickened soup can be puréed completely smooth or left chunky and rustic. Either way, be sure to use the sharpest Cheddar available (white or orange work here). It'll provide richness in addition to a necessary acidity.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dinner, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 448, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 1000 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 1 gram
WISCONSIN CHEESE SOUP
Make and share this Wisconsin Cheese Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by weekend cooker
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 4 1/2 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan melt butter.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery, cook until tender.
- Stir in flour, cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until bubbly.
- Stir in baking soda.
- Gradually stir in milk, and broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, stirring until mixture thickens slightly, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add cheese, and red pepper, stirring until melted and well blended.
- Garnish with parsley.
SWISS 'N' CHEDDAR BROCCOLI SOUP
With two varieties of cheese-Swiss and cheddar-this soup is doubly delicious! I'm sure it will become a favorite in your home.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 744mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
Tips:
- Use a good quality cheddar cheese. A sharp or extra-sharp cheddar will give the soup the best flavor. Avoid using pre-shredded cheese, as it doesn't melt as well.
- Don't overcook the broccoli. Broccoli should be cooked until it is tender-crisp. If you overcook it, it will become mushy and lose its flavor.
- Make sure the roux is cooked through. A roux is a mixture of butter and flour that is used to thicken the soup. If the roux is not cooked through, it will taste raw and gritty.
- Season the soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste until the soup is flavorful. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little spice.
- Garnish the soup with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings for broccoli cheddar cheese soup include shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions.
Conclusion:
Broccoli cheddar cheese soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious broccoli cheddar cheese soup that your family and friends will love.
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