How to Make Creamy Cheesy Cheddar Broccoli Soup

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Creamy cheesy cheddar broccoli soup is hearty, delicious and jam-packed with flavor. You’re only 30 minutes and a handful of everyday ingredients away from a bowl of velvety goodness.

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Creamy Cheesy Cheddar Broccoli Soup

Once the temperatures drop, I begin craving warm bowls of hearty, delicious soups. They are just the perfect comfort food and they taste fantastic. One of my favorite soups of all time has got to be this beautiful creamy broccoli cheese soup recipe. You can definitely have it on busy weeknights and it’s a crowd favorite at gatherings too.

It’s hard to keep up with healthy eating when you’re cold but this flavorful soup is a winner because it gives you the best of both worlds: it’s full of nutrients and it tastes amazing. Yes, I’ll take a bowl. Or three. I know what you’re thinking. Leave this classic soup recipe to the pros. To the professional bread shops. To the ones who have had this recipe passed down for generations.

Make Broccoli Soup at Home

You can make homemade broccoli cheddar soup that’s just as good as the ones you find from those bread shops, if not better. This tried and tested recipe has been perfected and always gets the seal of approval of the whole family.

I always have to make a big batch because seconds and thirds are almost guaranteed with this wonderful recipe. The best way to enjoy this soup is to have it with crusty bread for dipping, with fresh dinner rolls, or in a bread bowl.

The cheesy flavor of this soup is what reels you in. But it’s the perfect consistency that gets you to stay until the very last slurp. And that’s all in the roux. It’s the most important thing in this broccoli cheddar soup recipe. You can make it in 3 easy steps:

1. Sauté your onion and carrot in the butter.

2. Add flour and cook for a minute

3. Slowly whisk in your vegetable broth.

broccoli soup with cheese in a bowl with a green handle with a spoon in the bowl and a piece of black bread on the side.

Making a roux and achieving the perfect consistency before adding in your broccoli and shredded cheese is the secret to this easy broccoli cheese soup. You won’t be getting spoonfuls of watered-down soup here or that horrible chunky stuff. Nope, the texture of this soup is sheer perfection.

Next time, when you’re in a rut about what to cook on a chilly weeknight, this broccoli and cheddar soup is a great recipe to try out. It’s so good, it’ll become a winter staple in your home. The best part about this easy recipe is the total time to make it on a stovetop is only 30 minutes and you get good food in the end. Enjoy!

Now, let’s put this cheesy broccoli soup recipe together!

Key Ingredients

creamy cheesy cheddar broccoli soup ingredients.

Fresh Broccoli Heads: Broccoli is rich in vitamins A, B6, and B12.The stems contribute body, extra broccoli flavor, and have the most fiber.

Onion: helps to reduce the levels of cholesterol in your body.

Large Carrots: Carrots are filled with beta-carotene, which supports eye health.

Vegetable broth: is filled with fiber and supports your digestive system. It enhances the flavor of the soup.

Mozzarella and Cheddar cheese: is high in protein and calcium. It adds both flavor and nutritional value to the soup.

Unsalted butter: Adds much flavor to the soup and helps to brown the vegetables.

All-purpose flour: Acts as a thickening agent and adds a velvety texture to the creamy soup.

Whole milk: Is calcium, vitamin, and minerals rich. It’s used to achieve the best texture in the soup as it makes it thicker, more consistent, and more enjoyable.

You also need salt and pepper to taste.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

How to make the Best Broccoli Cheese Soup

Step 1: Sauté the vegetables

In a medium size soup pot, on medium-high heat, melt butter. To the butter add the onion, carrot, salt, and black pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally until softened and light gold.

carrots and onion sauteing in a pot on a cutting board with a spoon.

Step 2: Add flour and vegetable broth

Add flour for consistency and cook for another minute until it turns golden then pour vegetable broth into the flour mixture. Bring to a boil.

sauteed ingredients in a soup pot adding broth from a glass dish.

Step 3: Add the fresh broccoli heads

Add the cut broccoli heads to the pot and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the broccoli becomes soft.

broccoli soup cooking final stages in a large pot on a wooden board.

Step 4: Pour in milk and cheese

After the broccoli has softened, pour milk in and add shredded cheese for the best flavor.

broccoli soup with veggies and broth with cheese added in.

Step 5: Finish cooking and serve!

For a rich, creamy soup, cook on medium-low heat until the cheese completely melts. Add salt and pepper to taste then serve with toasted crusty bread or in a bread bowl. Enjoy!

Expert Tips

Lightly brown all the vegetables before adding the broth for extra flavor.
Don’t substitute the vegetable broth with water. Because this is a vegetarian soup, vegetable broth helps to build the layers of flavors.
For best results, l use both mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
You can use a food processor to shred cheese at home. Avoid using pre-shredded cheese as it has additives and preservatives which end up making the cheese clump together and not melting smoothly when you’re making this creamy soup recipe.

How to store leftovers

You can store leftover broccoli cheese soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
When you’re ready to enjoy it again, simply reheat it on medium-low heat and then serve.
You can store it in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

Recipe FAQs

Can l use frozen broccoli in this recipe?

I recommend using fresh broccoli heads for the best texture of the soup. If you don’t have them, you can use frozen broccoli. Just make sure you thaw it completely before adding it to the soup.

Can I replace the vegetable broth?

If you don’t have vegetable broth you can replace it with chicken stock or chicken broth.

Can I use heavy cream instead of milk?

I don’t recommend it. Whole milk is best as it adds creaminess without an overwhelming amount of extra dairy fat which can affect the flavor.

close up of broccoli soup with a spoon in a bowl.

Soup season is the best! Here are some more easy soup recipes you’ll love:

The Simple One Pot Cauliflower Soup with Cheese is a low-carb mouthwatering soup that has a rich flavor.
A Tangy Smoked Tomatoes Chicken Soup with Vegetables can be made fresh and tastes amazing!
Using a few ingredients, this Easy and Light Chicken Meatball Soup with Rice with Potatoes is a delicious hearty soup and goes down easy.

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