Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe and 37 more cheesy recipes

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.

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)

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.

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).

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Cheddar Broccoli Soup Recipe and Video

Prep Time

30 mins

Cook Time

40 mins

Total Time

1 hr 10 mins

 

This easy to make cheddar and broccoli soup is filling, comforting and incredibly delicious

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheddar broccoli soup

Servings: 24 servings

Calories: 163 kcal

Author: Ashlee Marie

Ingredients

• 4-5 large Potatoes
• 1 Large Onion
• 2 Carrots
• 3 C broth chicken or veggie
• 2 C water
• 5 heads Broccoli florets
• 3/4 C butter
• 3/4 C all-purpose flour
• 2 C half n half
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2-4 C grated Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

1. Peel and Grate the potatoes (you can chop them instead - but I like the texture of the grated potatoes. Add the chopped onions and carrots (again I grate the carrots, but you can chop them instead)
2. add the broth then enough water to JUST cover the veggies and bring the veggies to a boil - boil until the potatoes are almost done - large chunks will take longer, but the grated potatoes won't take much time at all - basically just bring it to a boil
3. add the broccoli florets and stir, boil another 5-10 mins depending on the size of the broccoli - you want the broccoli to easily be pierced by a knife or fork
4. During that time, in another saucepan melt the butter, then whisk in the flour
5. once the flour and butter has cooked to an almond brown cream add the half n half and cook until thick
6. add the thick sauce and salt and pepper to the water and veggies and stir until smooth
7. take off the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese a little at a time until your happy with the tastes
8. add more salt or pepper as needed

Recipe Video

ANYWAY today is National Cheese Day!!! BEST DAY EVER!!!! So it’s the PERFECT day to pick for working with the Celebrating Food Bloggers!

9 new Cheesy recipes from the Celebrating Food Bloggers!

1. Cheddar Broccoli Soup – HERE
2. Cheesy Garlic Bread – Life Made Simple
3. Stuffed Cheese Buns – The Baker Upstairs
4. Garlic Bread Grilled Cheese Sandwiches – Creation by Kara
5. Fromage Fort (Cheese Spread) – Foodie With Family
6. One Pan Ham & Cheese Tortellini – Yellow Bliss Road
7. Cheese Blintz with Fresh Strawberries – Real Mom Kitchen
8. Cheesy Pesto Bread – Gather for Bread
9. Instant Pot Cheesy Enchilada Rice – 365 Days of Slow Cooking

14 More Savory Cheese recipes from ME

1. Perfect White Mac and Cheese
2. Stuffed Crust Pizza
3. Fried Mac and Cheese Bites
4. Mediterranean Grilled Cheese
5. Chicken Alfredo Pizza
6. Sausage and Cheese Kolaches
7. Bacon and Cheese tater tots
8. Cheese Stuffed Greek Burger
9. Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Roll Up
10. Perfect Cheese Ball
11. Tomato and Cheese Stacked Enchiladas
12. Homemade Pinto Beans and Cheese
13. Pizza Braid
14. Parmesan Breadsticks

13 Sweet Cheesey Recipes from ME (obviously lots of cheesecakes)

1. Perfect Cheesecake
2. Salted Caramel Cheesecake
3. Cheesecake Chimichanga
4. Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake
5. Cheesecake Ice Cream
6. Maple Bacon Cheesecake
7. Pistachio Cheesecake
8. Chocolate Cheesecake
9. S’more Cheese ball
10. Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie
11. Shortbread Cream Cheese Tart
12. Mini Cheesecakes
13. No-Bake Cheesecake