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The Best Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe is chock full of colorful, chunky vegetables in a rich and cheesy broth for a totally meal-worthy soup.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 servings (2 cups each)
Calories: 434 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Soup , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion $0.52
  • 1 lb. broccoli $1.49
  • 2 carrots $0.23
  • 4 Tbsp butter $0.52
  • 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour $0.04
  • 2 cups chicken broth $0.24
  • 2 cups whole milk $0.75
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika $0.05
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder $0.02
  • ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.02
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper $0.02
  • 6 oz. sharp cheddar, shredded $1.27

Instructions

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  1. Dice the onion and chop the broccoli into very small pieces. Peel and slice the carrots.
  2. Add the butter and onion to a large soup pot and sauté over medium until the onions are soft and translucent. Add the flour and sauté for 2 minutes more, or until the flour is coating the bottom of the pot and is a light golden brown color.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and whisk to dissolve the flour. Turn the heat up to medium-high and, while stirring often, bring the broth to a simmer. When it reaches a simmer it will thicken to a gravy consistency.
  4. Turn the heat down to medium and whisk in the whole milk, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Allow the broth to come back to a simmer.
  5. Add the chopped broccoli and carrots and continue to simmer the vegetables, stirring often, for 15 minutes or until the carrots are tender.
  6. Test a piece of carrot or broccoli to make sure it's to your desired tenderness. If not, simmer a bit longer.
  7. Turn the heat to medium-low and stir the shredded cheese into the soup, one handful at a time, until it is fully melted.
  8. Taste the soup and add salt if needed (this will depend on the salt content of your broth—I did not add any).

Nutrition Information

Serving 2cups Calories 434kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 31g (48%) Sodium 909mg (38%) Fiber 4g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings (2 cups each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 434

% Daily Value*

Serving 2cups
Calories 434kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 31g 48%
Sodium 909mg 38%
Fiber 4g 16%

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