5 from 21 votes
Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup combines tender broccoli florets with sharp cheddar cheese in a creamy base made from butter, vegetable oil, onions, garlic, herbs, flour, and a mix of broth, milk, and heavy cream. The soup has a smooth, thick texture with a rich, comforting flavor balanced by thyme and oregano. It’s simmered until the broccoli softens and the cheese melts, making it hearty and warming.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
615 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter salted
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 6 cups broccoli about 1 1/2 pounds, florets
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded sharp
- 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice 1 medium white onion and cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Set aside.
- Heat 3 tablespoons salted butter and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add in the onion. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions begin to soften
- Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Stir in 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Cook until the flour is toasted and slightly golden, about 2 minutes.
- Pour in the 4 cups vegetable broth, 2 cups milk. and 2 cups heavy cream. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil. Add in 6 cups broccoli florets.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the soup has thickened and the broccoli has softened. Add 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese and stir. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste.
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Notes
- Frozen broccoli works well and shortens simmering to 5-8 minutes.
- Simmer soup until broccoli is tender but not mushy for best texture.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper after adding cheddar cheese as it adds saltiness.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
615kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
53g
(82%)
Saturated Fat
32g
(160%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
171mg
(57%)
Sodium
1007mg
(42%)
Potassium
539mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2763IU
(55%)
Vitamin C
84mg
(93%)
Calcium
477mg
(48%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 615
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 615kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 53g | 82% |
| Saturated Fat | 32g | 160% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 171mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 1007mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 539mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2763IU | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 93% |
| Calcium | 477mg | 48% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.