The Best Broccoli Cheddar Soup
This Broccoli Cheddar Soup is packed with cheesy goodness balanced with vegetables like broccoli (of course!) and carrots.
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This is the warming, comforting soup recipe you need in your life! It’s hearty enough to be a meal on its own, or you can serve it with your favorite soup side like crusty bread, crackers, a grilled sandwich, or even sweet potato fries.
Why You Will Love This Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
Ingredients Needed for Broccoli Cheese Soup
Ingredient quantities for this easy homemade cheese soup recipe are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Butter
- Onion
- Garlic cloves
- Flour
- Chicken broth
- Heavy whipping cream
- Carrots
- Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper
- Broccoli florets
- Cheddar cheese (freshly shredded, not pre-shredded)
Tips for Making This Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
The section below just outlines a few quick tips. The full process in detail is located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
🥦🧀 Tip #1: Make sure to freshly shred your cheese. Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents, which don’t melt well and will result in a clumpy texture. I bought my grater at Target, but this one is very similar!
🥦🧀 Tip #2: Be mindful of how long you simmer the soup. If possible, don’t put the soup on a simmer and walk away, especially if you don’t like mushy broccoli. I like to keep an eye on mine since I prefer my broccoli to be on the firmer/less cooked side.
🥦🧀 Tip #3: If desired, you can chop your broccoli into smaller pieces. I usually leave my broccoli florets on the fuller side, but some people prefer them chopped into smaller pieces so they’re more incorporated throughout the soup.
Enjoy! This is such a great soup to make on busy weeknights or weekends because it only takes about 35 minutes.
More Broccoli Recipes
Hungry for more healthy broccoli recipes? I’m here to help! Give these a try:
- The entire family will enjoy this easy chicken bacon and ranch casserole for a fun weeknight dinner!
- An Italian chicken Alfredo soup with broccoli is a flavorful soup that will keep you warmed up during the colder months.
- A healthy and delicious chicken broccoli and cauliflower rice casserole will the hearts and minds of your entire family!
- One of the hugely popular salad recipes that you may want to familiarize yourself with is this easy broccoli salad recipe. It is very versatile and can be served as one of your picnic foods, Thanksgiving food recipes, and even as one of your Christmas food ideas.
- Or, this delicious chicken and vegetable sheet pan recipe that you roast in the oven. The flavor will keep you making it again and again!
More Soup (and Chili) Recipes
If you’re looking for simple soups and chilis that are packed with flavor, give these a try:
- Enjoy the best homemade chili recipe using our delicious chili seasoning mix. Or, make our turkey chili version or vegetarian chili. The entire family will love it!
- Also, don’t forget you can make this healthy white chicken chili for a fabulous alternative to regular chili.
- This fabulous homemade taco soup can be served as a football game day food, Halloween party food, and is one of our most popular soup recipes!
- Our simple cabbage soup recipe will keep you warm in the winter months. Or, make our beef cabbage soup version for that extra flavor the family will love.
- Our easy homemade vegetable soup is a great way to add lots of veggies during the colder months. And you can make our vegetable soup with ground beef that the whole family can enjoy!
- Make this Italian zuppa toscana that is loaded with flavor from the delicious sausage as its base meat.
I hope you enjoy this yummy soup recipe as much as I do! Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card at the end of the post for the recipe in full 👇
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 carrots (diced or grated)
- 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt (or more to taste)
- 1/2 tsp pepper (or more to taste)
- 4 cups broccoli florets (whole or chopped into smaller pieces)
- 8 oz cheddar cheese (freshly grated, plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by melting butter over medium-low heat in a pot or dutch oven. Sauté the onion for 3-5 minutes.
- Add garlic and continue sauteing for an additional 2 minutes. Then add flour and whisk for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, carrots, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and broccoli. Stir and bring mixture to a simmer for 8-14 minutes, or until the broccoli has reached your desired level of tenderness.
- Reduce the heat to low and gradually stir in cheddar cheese until fully melted.
- Remove from heat. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition Estimates (Per Serving)
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition Estimates are per serving and included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed.
