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Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe and video

Published: June 4, 2017 | Updated: December 15, 2019 | By Ashlee

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I love soup – obviously – but it’s so hard to narrow down a favorite – I seriously make soup at LEAST once a week, but THIS – cheddar broccoli soup – will ALWAYS be a go to. I judge all soup and sandwich places by their broccoli cheese soup.  If they don’t have a good one I never go again.  I mean seriously – it’s such an easy soup that if they can’t make a good one nothing else is worth trying IMO.

the best broccoli cheddar soup ever

Now some people are purists and JUST want a thick cheddar soup with broccoli – but I like to add potatoes, onions and carrots – I love the added texture of the grated potatoes in the soup – and to be fair too much plain cheddar soup is BORING, so the other veggies bring a texture and flavor I adore. Now I like the potatoes and carrots grated – I like it better than chunks in this one soup – BUT I like to grate them BIG, not little grates (I use this shredder but use whatever you have)

the perfect cheddar broccoli soup recipe

As for the cheddar – you CAN add other cheeses too – but I AM a purist in this case – I’m all cheddar all the way.  I usually stick with mild, but of course a good sharp is always a great way to go too.  Also consider that higher quality cheese will melt better – which will end with a better texture – nothing worse than the cheese sauce breaking down.  The best thing to do is let the soup cool for 5-8 mins before adding the cheddar to ensure it melts well.

an easy to make broccoli cheddar soup recipe

Top with more cheddar and serve! Oooey Gooey goodness! It seriously doesn’t get much better than this soup.  Serve with your favorite bread.  A homemade white bread, or sometimes cornbread.  Or of course a great sandwich (yummmm, I love sandwiches too).

cheddar broccoli soup recipe

One Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe and Video

This easy to make broccoli and cheese soup is filling, comforting and incredibly delicious.  
3.81 from 47 votes
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 209kcal
Author: Ashlee Marie
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 C butter
  • 1 large onion
  • 2 cloves garlic diced or pressed
  • 3/4 C all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 3 C chicken broth veggie broth works too
  • 2 C half n half
  • 3 C milk
  • 4-5 large potatoes grated
  • 2 large Carrots grated
  • 2 - 2 1/2 lbs Broccoli florets about 5-6 heads
  • 3-4 C grated Cheddar Cheese
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Instructions

  • Add the butter, chopped onions and garlic to a large pot and saute over medium heat
  • add the flour, salt and pepper and cook the flour until it becomes a tan roux
  • add the broth, half and half and milk - stir until smooth
  • add the grated potatoes, carrots and broccoli florets - bring to a boil over medium high heat
  • simmer until the broccoli is tender, stirring occasionally
  • turn heat to low and add the grated cheddar, 1 cup at a time, stir until melted
  • add more salt and pepper as preferred
  • serve in a bread bowl if you can find one and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 471mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1440IU | Vitamin C: 10.1mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 2.4mg
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  1. Patti L.

    June 4, 2017 at 1:44 pm

    You are still THE BEST !! Thanks for your fun videos and delish recipes, great cooking tips and methods. You make it all look so easy ! Fun for sure!

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    • Ashlee Marie

      January 4, 2020 at 2:12 am

      you are so welcome!

  2. Melanie @ Gather for Bread

    June 4, 2017 at 5:44 pm

    I adore broccoli and cheese soup. Looks perfect!

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  3. Jeanette

    June 24, 2017 at 9:08 pm

    Thank you Ashleemarie- cannot wait for the shops to open to make the Cheddar Broccoli soup – my mouth is drooling!!!

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    • Ashlee Marie

      January 4, 2020 at 2:13 am

      It’s def a huge favorite at our house

  4. Lynne

    April 17, 2019 at 7:18 am

    Hi,

    On your cheddar and broccoli soup, can I leave out the potatoes?

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      January 4, 2020 at 2:13 am

      yes, but it will leave the soup runnier. the potatoes add to the texture

  5. Jennifer Nelson

    May 20, 2019 at 2:01 pm

    5 stars
    Absolutely amazing! I definitely look forward to future emails

    Reply
  6. Cathie Kishel

    May 20, 2019 at 9:11 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe sounds great. Try putting chicken in with it, YUM

    Reply
  7. Nadine Sullivan

    May 22, 2019 at 2:13 am

    I would love to try this soup I love soup too

    Reply
    • Ashlee Marie

      January 4, 2020 at 2:13 am

      it doesn’t get much better than a good soup recipe

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