Broccoli Cheese Soup
A creamy and comforting homemade broccoli cheese soup recipe that's easy to make and perfect for a chilly day.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Butter
- 0.5 cup Onion chopped
- 0.5 cup Carrot chopped
- 0.5 cup Celery chopped
- 4 cups Broccoli florets fresh or frozen
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Milk whole milk recommended
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese shredded, sharp cheddar recommended
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt to taste
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add broccoli florets and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and milk until smooth. Pour this mixture into the pot with the broccoli and broth.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the soup thickens, about 5-8 minutes. Do not let it boil.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese or croutons if desired.
Notes
For a smoother soup, you can blend it using an immersion blender or carefully transfer it to a regular blender after it has cooled slightly.