Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Cheesy Broccoli Soup is perfect for lunch or dinner!

I made this Cheesy Broccoli Soup last weekend for lunch.  It was a perfect soup for lunch.  My whole family loved it, although they were a bit skeptical at first.  I convinced them all to just try a bite.  After the first bite, they had a bowl and then came back for seconds.  Ahhh….if they just had faith in me from the get-go!

Well, I must admit…I have made some food that hasn’t always been a hit.  But this cheesy broccoli soup is a winner!

This soup is made with some pretty simple ingredients.  Broccoli (of course).  Carrots to add a bit of sweetness.  Onions and garlic just because you need the flavor.  Milk or half-n-half and cheese!  I used a mild cheddar cheese, but a sharp cheddar would be delicious.  Okay, there are a few other ingredients too…you just have to read the recipe!

Other Great Soup Recipes:

Creamy Tomato Soup

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

Chicken Noodle Soup

Clam Chowder

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Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

30 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

Flavorful soup perfect for lunch or dinner.

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: broccoli soup, broccoli soup with cheese

Servings: 6

Calories: 233 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 small onion chopped
• 2 carrots chopped
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1/4 cup flour
• 4 cups broccoli chopped
• 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Instructions

1. In a large pot, sautee butter, onions and carrots 5-7 minutes.

2. Add garlic and flour. Cook for about 2 minutes, stirring so mixture won't burn.

3. Add broth, and broccoli. Cook over high until broccoli is tender. About 10 minutes.

4. Use an immersion blender and puree mixture just until large chunks are broken up.
5. Whisk in milk and bring back up to a simmer.
6. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg.
7. Slowly mix in cheese. Stir until melted.
8. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Shred you own cheese instead of purchasing pre-shredded. Pre-shredded cheese can have an additive so the cheese won't clump together. This additive can prohibit the melting of the cheese.
I used 2% milk. Can also use half-n-half

Nutrition Facts

Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 233 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15g 23%

Saturated Fat 9g 45%

Cholesterol 44mg 15%

Sodium 1198mg 50%

Potassium 481mg 14%

Total Carbohydrates 14g 5%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 4g

Protein 9g 18%

Vitamin A 85.3%

Vitamin C 82.2%

Calcium 23.3%

Iron 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Recipe adapted from Gimme Some Oven

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