Indulge in a comforting and cheesy culinary experience with our scrumptious Broccoli Cheddar Soup. This classic soup is a delightful blend of creamy cheddar cheese, tender broccoli florets, and aromatic vegetables, offering a symphony of flavors in every spoonful. Perfect for chilly days or cozy gatherings, our Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a heartwarming dish that will surely satisfy your cravings.
This article presents a collection of carefully curated Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipes, each with unique variations to cater to different preferences and dietary needs. From classic stovetop methods to modern slow-cooker and instant pot variations, we have got you covered. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, our detailed instructions and easy-to-follow steps will guide you towards creating a creamy, flavorful Broccoli Cheddar Soup that will impress your family and friends.
Our recipes feature an array of ingredients to enhance the soup's texture and taste. From sharp cheddar cheese for a bold flavor to a combination of cheddar and Parmesan for a nutty twist, the choice is yours. We also offer options for vegetable lovers, with variations that incorporate additional vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions for a more vibrant and nutritious soup.
For those seeking a healthier version, our low-carb and gluten-free recipes provide delicious alternatives without compromising on taste. Using almond milk or cauliflower instead of regular milk and flour ensures that you can enjoy this classic comfort food without any guilt.
So, gather your ingredients, prepare your cooking tools, and embark on a culinary journey to create a delectable Broccoli Cheddar Soup that will warm your soul and leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
COPYCAT PANERA® BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP
My husband loves Panera® broccoli cheddar soup but it went up in price and therefore we set out on a hunt to create the perfect broccoli cheddar soup. Here is what we came up with. There are tons of variations and options to make this soup your own. You can add extra veggies, different cheeses, garlic to your onions, a little nutmeg to the finished soup, green onions, sour cream, etc. The list goes on and on. Make it your own! Serve topped with cheese!
Provided by gildawen
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Broccoli Soup Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot butter until translucent, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
- Whisk 1/4 cup melted butter and flour together in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Continue to whisk and cook , adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk if necessary to keep the flour from burning, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Gradually pour milk into flour mixture while whisking constantly. Stir chicken stock into milk mixture. Bring to a simmer; cook until mixture is thickened, about 20 minutes. Add broccoli, carrots, sauteed onion, and celery; simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Stir Cheddar cheese into vegetable mixture until cheese melts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 70.5 mg, Fat 23 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 624 mg, Sugar 5 g
BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP
My husband Eric and I eat dinner together to spend some quality time together. This cheesy broccoli cheddar soup is proof that soup doesn't need to be made in big batches to be good. —Cheryl McRae, West Valley, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until blended; gradually add milk and broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes., Add broccoli. Cook and stir until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Fat 37g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 1145mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
THE BEST BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR SOUP
This outstanding broccoli-cheddar soup is rich, cheesy and packed with flavor. We decided to puree just over half the soup which makes it extra thick and creamy, and left the remainder chunky so there are broccoli bits in every bite. Gild the lily with more shredded cheese on top to satisfy your comfort food craving.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the flour and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes, then gradually whisk in the half-and-half until smooth. Add the chicken broth, broccoli, bay leaves, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and few grinds of black pepper Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the broth has thickened and the broccoli is very tender, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prick the potato all over with a fork and put on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until tender, flipping halfway through, about 6 minutes. Let cool, then peel. Use a fork or potato masher to mash until crumbly.
- Reserve 2 cups of the soup in a liquid measuring cup and discard the bay leaves. Let the remaining hot soup cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender, filling no more than halfway. Add the mashed potato. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until very smooth.
- Stir the pureed soup and reserved 2 cups of soup back into the pot. Whisk in the cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into serving bowls and top with more shredded Cheddar.
ALMOST-FAMOUS BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR SOUP
For creamy, cheesy comfort, try Food Network Kitchen's Almost-Famous Broccoli-Cheddar Soup, best served in big sourdough bread bowls.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the flour and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes, then gradually whisk in the half-and-half until smooth. Add the chicken broth, bay leaves and nutmeg, then season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, until thickened, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the bread bowls: Using a sharp knife, cut a circle into the top of each loaf, leaving a 1-inch border all around. Remove the bread top, then hollow out the middle with a fork or your fingers, leaving a thick bread shell.
- Add the broccoli and carrot to the broth mixture and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Discard the bay leaves. Puree the soup in batches in a blender until smooth; you'll still have flecks of carrot and broccoli. Return to the pot. (Or puree the soup in the pot with an immersion blender.)
- Add the cheese to the soup and whisk over medium heat until melted. Add up to 3/4 cup water if the soup is too thick. Ladle into the bread bowls and garnish with cheese.
SANDY'S HOMEMADE BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR SOUP
I found many recipes for broccoli Cheddar soup. I changed many of the ingredients in those recipes. This is the recipe I came up with. It's the best one yet. You don't need all the extra ingredients to make it. Just basic ingredients. and it's delicious. I think it tastes just like Panera®.
Provided by Sandy Lafleur
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in a stock pot over medium-high heat; add onion and saute until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in flour and continue to stir until mixture turns golden brown, about 5 minutes. Slowly add half-and-half to onion mixture, stirring until mixture is smooth. Add chicken broth; season with salt and ground black pepper.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer mixture until thickened, about 10 minutes. Add broccoli, carrot, and celery. Simmer until vegetables are tender yet crisp, about 20 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Add Cheddar cheese to soup and cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 344.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 84.6 mg, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 822.7 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
BROCCOLI SOUP WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE
"As a student at Bloomsburg University, I spent many Sunday afternoons at Russell's restaurant in downtown Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania," writes Marganne Hoffman of Lebanon, Pennsylvania. "A decade after graduating, I still crave their cheddar-crusted broccoli soup. I would be thrilled if the owners would share the recipe-and so would my family." The stems and florets are added to the soup separately so that the stems will cook until tender and the florets won't overcook.
Categories Soup/Stew Appetizer Broil Kid-Friendly Dinner Lunch Cheddar Broccoli Winter Simmer Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Small Plates
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy medium pot over medium-high heat. Add broccoli stems and onion; sauté until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and tarragon; sauté 1 minute. Add stock; bring to boil. Simmer uncovered until broccoli is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in cream.
- Mix remaining 3 tablespoons butter with flour in small bowl to make paste. Whisk paste into soup. Add broccoli florets. Simmer until soup thickens and florets are tender, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly, then refrigerate uncovered until cold. Cover and keep refrigerated. Bring to simmer before continuing.) Preheat broiler. Place 6 ovenproof soup bowls on baking sheet. Divide soup among bowls. Sprinkle 1/3 cup cheese over each. Broil until cheese melts and bubbles around edges, about 4 minutes.
ONE-POT BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: broccoli, butter, onion, flour, half & half, vegetable stock, shredded carrots, salt, pepper, nutmeg, grated cheddar cheese
Provided by Pierce Abernathy
Categories Lunch
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Trim the stems off the broccoli heads and chop into small florets.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine the butter and onion and sauté until translucent. Add the flour and stir until the mixture lightly browns. Stir in the half-and-half and mix until the contents reach a simmer. Turn the heat to low and add the stock. Simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Mix in the broccoli, carrots, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Add the cheese and stir until it melts and combines with the other ingredients.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1057 calories, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 84 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 21 grams, Sugar 15 grams
CHEDDAR CHEESE AND BROCCOLI SOUP
Homemade soup! It's so quick and easy, it can be on your dinner table in 30 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 4-quart saucepan, mix soup and water. Heat over high heat, stirring constantly, until boiling and smooth.
- Add broccoli. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is tender.
- Stir in milk, mustard, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Cook uncovered 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Stir in cheese until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1300 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP WITH ZUCCHINI, BROCCOLI, AND CARROTS
I found this at Good Cheap Eats, a highly recommended blog for great recipes! I'm going to try this recipe as part of a freezer cooking plan.
Provided by Cynthia Q
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in large saucepan. Add garlic, zucchini, carrots, and onion. Saute until veggies are tender. Stir in broccoli and broth. Simmer until broccoli is tender. Meanwhile, melt butter in large pot. Whisk in flour and cook for a minute or two. Whisk in milk until smooth -- simmer until thickened. Whisk in cheddar cheese. Pour vegetable mixture into cheese sauce and whisk until smooth. Serve immediately.
BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR SOUP
A staple of any fast-casual restaurant, broccoli-cheddar soup has somewhat of a cult following on the internet. Thicker than cream of broccoli, this roux-thickened soup can be puréed completely smooth or left chunky and rustic. Either way, be sure to use the sharpest Cheddar available (white or orange work here). It'll provide richness in addition to a necessary acidity.
Provided by Alison Roman
Categories dinner, lunch, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and translucent, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add broccoli, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is bright green and slightly tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a large cooking spoon, transfer broccoli mixture to a medium bowl and set aside.
- Heat remaining 3 tablespoons butter in the same pot over medium heat (don't worry about any remaining broccoli bits). Add flour and whisk constantly, cooking until the mixture has turned a pale golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until no lumps remain (it'll thicken considerably at first), followed by half-and-half. Bring to a simmer and stir in cheese, nutmeg and all but 1 cup of the reserved broccoli mixture.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer until liquid has thickened and reduced by about 1/4 and the broccoli is completely tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
- Using a hand blender, purée the soup to desired consistency. (Some like to leave bits of broccoli in there. It is up to you how smooth or chunky the soup is.) Alternatively, transfer to a blender and purée to desired consistency.
- Season soup with salt and pepper, and divide among bowls. Top with remaining 1 cup broccoli, more Cheddar (if you like), and lots of freshly ground pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 448, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 21 grams, Sodium 1000 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 1 gram
SWISS 'N' CHEDDAR BROCCOLI SOUP
With two varieties of cheese-Swiss and cheddar-this soup is doubly delicious! I'm sure it will become a favorite in your home.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups water and bouillon; heat until bouillon is dissolved. Add broccoli; cover and cook over low heat until tender, about 8 minutes. stir in milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Combine flour and remaining water; stir into soup. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3 minutes or until thick and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Add cheeses; stir until melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 744mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
CREAM OF BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP
Make and share this Cream of Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CareCook
Categories Potato
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in soup pot and add onion. Cook until translucent.
- Add broccoli and chicken broth and cook until tender.
- Add mashed potatoes & mix thoroughly. Heat for 5 minute.
- Add milk and heat some more.
- Add cheddar cheese.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Note: I like to add cream cheese, sour cream, and onion salt to my mashed potatoes. This makes them so yummy!
EASY BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: small onion, medium red bell pepper, broccoli, butter, all purpose flour, evaporated milk, vegetable broth, shredded cheddar cheese, McCormick® Garlic Powder, salt and pepper
Provided by Andrea Linton
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion, red pepper and broccoli for a couple of minutes. Cover and steam for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and broccoli is tender.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir for one minute, until there are no dry spots of flour left. Gradually stir in the evaporated milk and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and comes to a boil.
- Add the remaining ingredients. Heat for 5 to 10 minutes until heated through and the cheese is melted.
- Serve with bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 962 calories, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 71 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 22 grams
WISCONSIN BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP
Make and share this Wisconsin Broccoli-Cheddar Cheese Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chris brossard
Categories Cheese
Time 1h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add flour; cook and stir 30 seconds or until bubbly.
- Add milk, salt, mustard, and cayenne pepper; bring to a simmer over high heat, stirring frequently.
- Add broccoli and red pepper; return to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add cheese; stir over low heat just until cheese melts (do not boil).
- Ladle into four soup bowls; top with chives.
CHEDDAR CHEESE POTATO BROCCOLI SOUP
Make and share this Cheddar Cheese Potato Broccoli Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Crocheting Mama
Categories Chowders
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a 3 quart saucepan, melt butter and saute onions.
- Add potatoes, water, and bouillon cubes. Cover and bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium. Cook just until potatoes are tender.
- Meanwhile, Place frozen broccoli and cheddar cheese in crock pot on low to start melting and thawing.
- Once the potatoes are done, using a hand blender, blend contents of saucepan to desired consistency and then pour into the crock pot.
- Heat on low until warmed.
- (If you don't want to use a crock pot for this, after blending potatoes to desired consistency, mix in thawed broccoli and heat on medium low. Gradually add cheese, stirring until cheese melts).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.3, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 26.3, Sodium 343.8, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 8.4
PANERA BREAD BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP
I can't tell you if this is like Panera Bread or not because I've never been there, but this is a good soup. I added a little salt and pepper and red pepper to spice it up, but the recipe doesn't call for it. Recipe from www.lynnskitchenadventures.com (she came up with this recipe by trying several online recipes and taking what she liked from each to come up with the closest Panera copycat). Serving size is estimated.
Provided by AmyZoe
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Steam broccoli until tender, about 6 minutes.
- Chop broccoli finely (you can use a food processor if you like).
- In a large saucepan, combine broth and milk and slowly whisk in flour.
- Cover over medium to medium high heat and stir.
- Cook until it starts to thicken (just until it starts to boil).
- Add chopped broccoli.
- Reduce heat to medium low.
- Continue to cook about 5 minutes.
- Add cheese and stir until cheese melts.
- If using bacon, sprinkle each bowl with bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.8, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 48.1, Sodium 1026.7, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 19.4
KETO BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP
This is a keto-friendly, broccoli-Cheddar soup that hits those cravings when you want something creamy and comforting.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Broccoli Soup Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 5 minutes.
- Slowly pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and stir to scrape up any bits of shallot. Add cream cheese and whisk to break up any lumps. Pour in remaining broth and whipping cream. Stir in Cheddar cheese, riced broccoli, and garlic granules. Simmer for 4 minutes.
- Add xanthan gum and whisk continuously until soup is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately with freshly ground black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 84.4 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.8 g, Sodium 720.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
FRESH BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR SOUP
This soup is easy comfort food using fresh (not frozen) broccoli and real cheddar cheese. It takes about half an hour to forty minutes to make, but it's so much better than any soup from a can. I like to leave some of the broccoli in large chunks rather than pureeing it all.
Provided by SarahTyler
Categories Cheese
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Chop broccoli into coarse chunks. You can use stems; just be sure to peel the tough outer layer.
- Melt butter in a large sauce pan or dutch oven. Add the onion and saute about 5 minutes, until soft.
- Add the flour and saute one minute longer mixing thoroughly with the butter and onions.
- Add the chicken broth, broccoli, thyme and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Bring the heat down and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the broccoli is tender.
- Puree the soup with an immersion blender (or in small batches in a food processor).
- After pureeing, add the milk and bring the soup to a simmer.
- Sprinkle half of the cheddar cheese into the soup and stir until smooth. Keep the heat on low to prevent curdling.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and top with remaining shredded cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.4, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 61.2, Sodium 972, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.4, Protein 19.7
ATKINS FRIENDLY BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP
I noticed that there are not very many Atkins recipes here on JAP.. So here is one of my favs. I have modified a recipe to make it Atkins friendly and oh so yummy!!! So enjoy, and eat up!!!
Provided by ashley gore
Categories Other Appetizers
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Saute onion and garlic in butter until onion is soft.
- 2. Add chicken broth, salt, pepper, and broccoli. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 45 mins or until broccoli is soft.
- 3. Next, add heavy cream... then add the shredded cheddar. Mix well, if you would like to thicken it up turn up the heat and add a tablespoon of cornstarch. Stir constantly for a few minutes. Still not thick enough? Add another tablespoon or so to reach desired consistency.
CHEESY CHEDDAR BROCCOLI SOUP
Healthy chunks of broccoli are paired with the tangy taste of cheddar cheese in this hearty soup from Jean Komlos, Plymouth, Michigan. A dash of nutmeg and a splash of sherry add pizzazz to a kitchen classic.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Place broccoli in a steamer basket over water. Cover and steam for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, combine the cornstarch, milk and broth until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Stir in the butter, sherry if desired, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Reduce heat. Add cheese and broccoli; heat just until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with paprika.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 873mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Choose the right cheese: A good cheddar cheese is essential for a flavorful and creamy soup. Look for a sharp or extra-sharp cheddar that has a bold flavor. You can also use a combination of cheddar and other cheeses, such as Gruyère or Parmesan, to add depth of flavor.
- Use fresh broccoli: Fresh broccoli florets will give your soup the best flavor and texture. If you don't have fresh broccoli, you can use frozen broccoli florets, but be sure to thaw them before adding them to the soup.
- Don't overcook the broccoli: Broccoli should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight crunch. Overcooked broccoli will become mushy and lose its flavor.
- Season the soup to taste: Season the soup with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as cayenne pepper or paprika, to taste.
- Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Broccoli cheddar soup is delicious served with a variety of toppings, such as shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, or chopped green onions.
Conclusion:
Broccoli cheddar soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. With its creamy texture, sharp cheddar flavor, and tender broccoli florets, this soup is sure to warm you up on a cold day. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this broccoli cheddar soup recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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