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Yesica Andrews

Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup: Comfort in a Bowl Now

This Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a deliciously cozy and creamy broccoli cheddar soup perfect for any lunch or dinner. Its rich, comforting flavors make it an ideal bowl of warmth and nostalgia, featuring tender broccoli and sharp cheddar in a smooth, velvety base. Enjoy this creamy broccoli cheddar soup served in a sourdough bread bowl or with crusty bread for dipping.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 445
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 5 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ½ onion chopped
  • ⅓ cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 celery stalk finely diced
  • 2½ cup broccoli chopped into bite sized pieces
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar (garnish)

Method
 

  1. Place large pot over medium heat and melt butter.
  2. Add onion and sweat for about 5 minutes.
  3. Whisk in flour and cook for about 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in chicken stock and season generously with salt and pepper.
  5. Add celery and broccoli, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
  6. Let simmer until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  7. Stir in milk and simmer 2 to 3 minutes until soup thickens slightly but remains soupy.
  8. Remove pot from heat and stir in cheddar in small handfuls, allowing cheese to melt before adding more.
  9. Season with salt and pepper.
  10. Top with additional shredded cheddar and serve warm.

Notes

  • Makes: ~1 1/2 quarts. For best results, add cheese off the heat and slowly to prevent separation and maintain creaminess. Soup can be made up to 3 days ahead; reheat gently over low heat stirring occasionally. If soup thins upon reheating, thicken with a cornstarch slurry (1/2 cup warm soup mixed with 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch), then simmer to thicken.