5.0 from 15 votes
Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
This creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup is full of broccoli, carrots, garlic, and cheese. Make better than Panera soup at home in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 576 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 4 garlic cloves -minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups Half & Half
- 4 cups chicken broth (or any broth you like)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (I use sharp)
Instructions
- Add the oil and butter to a large soup pot and place it over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted, add the broccoli, carrots, and onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 7-8 minutes, until the onion is translucent and the broccoli is soft.
- Add the minced garlic and flour. Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
- Add one cup of the half & half. Stir until smooth. Repeat with the remaining half & half.
- Add the broth, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper. Stir well. Bring the liquid to a simmer. Cook 5 minutes.
- Add the cheese to the soup. Stir until the cheese is melted and well incorporated.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1/4th of the recipe
Calories
576kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
46g
(71%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
104mg
(35%)
Sodium
1568mg
(65%)
Potassium
690mg
(20%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
7071IU
(141%)
Vitamin C
87mg
(97%)
Calcium
507mg
(51%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 576
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/4th of the recipe | |
| Calories | 576kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 46g | 71% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 1568mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 690mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 7071IU | 141% |
| Vitamin C | 87mg | 97% |
| Calcium | 507mg | 51% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.