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20 Minute Broccoli Cheese Soup

Broccoli Cheese Soup is an easy cheesy soup ready in 20 minutes, start to finish!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 333 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Soup , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 cup diced carrot
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups half and half or light cream
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan or pot, cook butter, onion, and carrots over medium heat until onion softens (about 3 minutes). Add the broccoli, chicken broth, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer until broccoli is tender, about 8 minutes.
  2. Remove 1 cup of vegetables, coarsely chop and set aside. Using an immersion blender, blend remaining vegetables and broth.
  3. Place flour in a small bowl. Add in cream a little at a time stirring until smooth. Bring blended vegetable mixture to a boil and whisk in cream mixture. Continue whisking until thick and bubbly, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat, stir in cheeses & reserved chopped vegetables and serve immediately.

Notes

  • If using the broccoli stem, peel or cut off the tough outer end.
  • To make this soup vegetarian, replace chicken broth with vegetable broth.

Nutrition Information

Calories 333 (17%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 560mg (23%) Potassium 377mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 4745IU (95%) Vitamin C 49mg (54%) Calcium 280mg (28%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 333

% Daily Value*

Calories 333 17%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 560mg 23%
Potassium 377mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 4745IU 95%
Vitamin C 49mg 54%
Calcium 280mg 28%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.