Broccoli Cheddar Soup

5 from 1 vote

A rich and creamy comfort-food soup, this Broccoli Cheddar Soup is easy to make in about 30 minutes - even for beginners!

Course Main Course, Main Dish, Soup

Cuisine American, Easy, Weeknight Meal

Keyword Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 327kcal

Author Chrissie

Equipment

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 bay leaves
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups milk
2 cups half and half cream
4 cups small broccoli florets about 1 medium head of broccoli
1 cup grated carrot about 1-2 carrots
1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese plus more for garnish

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Wash and chop the broccoli and grate the carrot. Grate the cheese.
Heat a large heavy-bottom pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent. Add the salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add the butter and let it melt.
Sprinkle in the all purpose flour and mix well so the flour toasts in the melted butter. Add the chicken stock gradually and mix well with a whisk until no lumps remain. Add the bay leaves, the milk, and half and half cream.
Let the soup mixture come to a boil, then add the broccoli florets and carrots and let them cook as the soup simmers for about 4 minutes. You can turn the heat to medium-low once you add the veggies, to keep the soup at a simmer and prevent it from boiling too hard.
When the broccoli is still vibrant green but tender, turn the heat off, remove the bay leaves, and add the cheddar cheese. Mix well until melted.
Serve this soup immediately with some extra shredded cheese on top.

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Notes

Storage and Make-Ahead Instructions

Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 days. This recipe is great for meal prep and reheats well in the microwave for school or work lunches.

Freezer Instructions

This soup can be frozen in an airtight container for up to two months.

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