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Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
4.9 from 366 votes

Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

This broccoli cheese soup combines finely chopped broccoli with a rich blend of sharp cheddar and Parmesan in a creamy base made from butter, onions, garlic, milk, chicken broth, and heavy cream. The soup is thickened with flour and simmered until the broccoli is tender, resulting in a comforting, velvety texture with the sharpness of cheese balanced by mild seasonings of salt and pepper. It’s a hearty soup that works well as a warming appetizer or light meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 Tbsp butter cut into 1 Tbsp pieces
  • 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 1 garlic finely minced, large clove
  • 1/4 cup + 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 1/4 cups milk then more to thin if desired, low-fat
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth low-sodium
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups (packed) finely chopped broccoli fresh florets
  • 10 oz (2 1/2 cups) cheddar cheese or extra sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for serving, sharp
  • 1 oz (1/3 cup) finely shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • salt to taste, freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, freshly ground

Instructions

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  1. Melt butter in pot over medium-high heat. Add in onions and cook, stirring frequently until nearly soft, about 4 - 5 minutes. 
  2. Add in garlic and flour, and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. 
  3. While whisking, slowly pour in milk then chicken broth. Stir in broccoli. 
  4. Cook stirring constantly until mixture begins to thicken. Then reduce heat to low and allow to cook, stirring very frequently, until broccoli is tender, about 6 - 8 minutes. 
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in heavy cream then stir in cheddar and parmesan cheese, mixing until melted. 
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with more cheddar if desired.

Notes

  • Use only the floret portion of broccoli for best texture; chop florets into small, uniform pieces.
  • Choose sharp cheddar for bolder flavor or milder cheddar for a gentler taste.
  • Freshly shredding cheese from blocks is recommended to enhance melting and flavor.