Broccoli Cheddar Soup

5 from 8 votes

This Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe is everything you want in a comfort meal: rich, creamy, and packed with tender veggies in every bite. It’s a classic for a reason, and this version keeps things simple while still delivering big, cozy flavour.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Broccoli Cheddar Soup, broccoli cheddar soup recipe, easy broccoli cheddar soup, easy broccoli cheddar soup recipe

Servings: people

Ingredients

4 cups broccoli florets roughly chopped into bite sized pieces
2 large carrots shredded
1 small yellow onion finely chopped
5 garlic cloves minced
1/4 cup butter
3 cups chicken stock low sodium
1 cup half & half cream or heavy cream
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup parmesan cheese grated
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp nutmeg
croutons or cheez-it crackers for topping, optional

Instructions

Begin by preparing your broccoli, carrots, onion and garlic.
Set aside until ready to use.
Shred your cheddar cheese and grate your parmesan cheese.
Set aside until ready to use.
To a medium size pot, set to medium heat, add your butter.
Once melted, add your onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, or until fragrant.
Next, add your seasonings and flour.
Continuously stir on low heat for 1-2 minutes until the flour has been incorporated into the butter mixture and no clumps remain.
Slowly add in your chicken stock, mixing continuously.
Bring to a light simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Add your broccoli and carrots.
Cover and let simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the broccoli becomes tender.
Add your cheeses and cream and gently mix to combine.
Let simmer until the cheese has melted and the soup slightly thickens.
Taste for any additional seasionings before dishing up.
Top with croutons or cheez it crackers.
Enjoy with warm dinner rolls or crusty garlic bread.

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