4.7 from 123 votes
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Broccoli Cheese Soup blends chopped broccoli and its stems with a creamy base enriched by sharp cheddar cheese. Sautéed aromatics and a roux-thickened broth combine to create a velvety texture, while seasonings like paprika and black pepper add subtle depth. The soup is hearty yet smooth, served hot with extra shredded cheese on top.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
334 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 2 carrot chopped
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into tablespoon pieces
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 cups broccoli chopped florets
- 1 cup broccoli stems chopped
- 2 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese divided, shredded
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and carrots and cook until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for one minute.
- Add the butter and stir until melted. When the butter is melted, whisk in the flour.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and slowly pour in the broth and half-and-half. Stir until the flour dissolves into the liquid. Add the salt, dried mustard, paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir and let the soup simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until it thickens a little.
- Add the broccoli and broccoli stems and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the broccoli is tender.
- Stir in 2 cups of the cheese and stir until melted. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top each bowl with a little extra shredded cheese. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
334kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
798mg
(33%)
Potassium
345mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
3780IU
(76%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
355mg
(36%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 798mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 345mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3780IU | 76% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 355mg | 36% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.