Indulge in a creamy and comforting Broccoli with Cheese Soup, a classic dish that combines the goodness of fresh broccoli, melted cheese, and a velvety broth. This soup is not only a delightful culinary experience but also a versatile dish with various recipe variations to suit different tastes and dietary preferences. Explore a collection of broccoli cheese soup recipes, ranging from traditional to unique fusion flavors, each offering a delectable twist on this timeless classic. From the classic broccoli cheese soup with its rich, cheesy flavor to the lighter and healthier versions made with low-fat milk and reduced-fat cheese, there's a recipe for every palate. Discover variations that incorporate different cheeses, such as sharp cheddar, Gruyère, or Parmesan, adding depth and complexity to the soup. For those with dietary restrictions, explore gluten-free and vegan alternatives that deliver the same creamy satisfaction without compromising taste.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP
For hearty and cheesy comfort food, reach for Ree Drummond's Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe from The Pioneer Woman on Food Network.
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Remove 2 cups of the broccoli florets, cut in half, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet cut-side down and bake until the florets begin to crisp and turn slightly brown.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle the flour on top. Stir to combine and cook until the flour is absorbed and smells lightly toasted, 1 minute or so. Add the milk and half-and-half. Add the nutmeg, then the broccoli, a small dash of salt and plenty of black pepper. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the broccoli is tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in the cheese and allow to melt.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve the soup as is, mash with a potato masher to break up the broccoli a bit, or transfer to a blender in two batches and puree completely. (If you puree in a blender, return the soup to the heat to heat back up. Splash in some chicken broth if needed for thinning.) Garnish with the toasted broccoli or grated cheese and serve.
BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP
Make and share this Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Toby Jermain
Categories Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place half-and-half and chicken broth in top of a double boiler.
- Add salt, pepper mustard, cayenne, Worcestershire, and cubed Velveeta cheese.
- Heat until cheese is melted and mixture is creamy.
- Add broccoli.
- Stir cornstarch mixture, and stir into cheese mixture.
- Heat over simmering water until soup thickens.
- Taste, and adjust seasonings as necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1126.4, Fat 71.6, SaturatedFat 44.1, Cholesterol 190.1, Sodium 4569.6, Carbohydrate 58.2, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 21.8, Protein 57
ROASTED BROCCOLI-CHEESE SOUP
My son Jake made this soup with me and he created his own magic touch. Enjoy this soup that is hearty with fresh roasted broccoli and creamy garlic flavors. Serve in warm, baked bread bowls!
Provided by Barb
Categories Broccoli Soup
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking pan with a silicone mat.
- Toss broccoli and olive oil together in a bowl. Transfer to the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle 1/2 of the minced garlic over top.
- Roast in the oven until broccoli is tender, 15 to 20 minutes, tossing occasionally.
- Meanwhile, combine remaining garlic and onions in a food processor; pulse until onion is chopped. Change to the shredding disc and grate carrots into the bowl.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion-carrot mixture to the skillet and saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a plate.
- Add remaining 4 tablespoons butter to the same skillet. When melted, slowly stir in flour. Slowly stir in half-and-half, then stir in chicken broth. Simmer until thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
- Slowly drop in Cheddar cheese; add cooked vegetables and roasted broccoli; simmer for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 636.9 calories, Carbohydrate 24.8 g, Cholesterol 145.3 mg, Fat 51.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 30.2 g, Sodium 1130.6 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP V
If you have a hard time getting children to eat broccoli, this recipe is for you.
Provided by MELISSAMORGAN
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Broccoli Soup
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium heat, simmer the broccoli in the broth for 15 minutes. In a separate skillet over medium heat, melt the butter or margarine, add the onions and saute for 5 minutes, or to desired tenderness.
- Add the flour to the onions and stir well, forming a pasty substance. Gradually add the milk and stir until thick. Add this mixture to the broccoli mixture in the pot and stir well. Then add the cheese, stirring until melted. Finally, add the pepper. (Note: Be careful not to let the soup boil, or the cheese will break down.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 54.2 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 2000.7 mg, Sugar 16.1 g
CHEESE SOUP WITH BROCCOLI
A great Cheese Soup recipe. It can be used as a light meal with salad, but we like it best with ham.
Provided by Aubra
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Broccoli Soup Recipes
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan on medium high heat, saute the onions in the butter or margarine until tender. Add the flour and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until smooth. Add the milk slowly, until mixture is thick and bubbling.
- In a smaller saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the carrot, celery, and broccoli. Cook about 5 minutes, or until tender. Combine the broth mixture with the milk mixture and stir until fully blended.
- Add the cheese. Allow soup to heat over medium heat until cheese is melted. Important: DO NOT let the soup boil because the cheese will separate and curdle the soup. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 38.4 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 1538.3 mg, Sugar 14 g
CREAM OF BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP
"When my husband and I visit fresh-food stands, we often come home with more vegetables than we can eat," Marge Hill shares from Glenside, Pennsylvania. "I lightened up this tarragon-flavored soup to use up the broccoli we buy. I like it with crusty bread, a salad or a sandwich."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened. , Add the broccoli, tarragon, thyme and pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Add milk; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature., In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan; heat through. Reduce heat. Add 1 cup of cheese; stir just until melted. Serve immediately. Garnish with remaining cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 340mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
LOTSA BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP WITH REAL CHEESE
Broccoli Cheese Soup for people who love broccoli and real cheese. No velveeta here! Great served with crusty or fresh bread.
Provided by bungalowten
Categories Cheese
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Gently simmer broccoli in the chicken or vegetable broth until tender.
- Leave broccoli and broth on stove on lowest setting.
- Add shredded carrot to broccoli and broth.
- Mix milk and soup and add to soup.
- Mix cornstarch and water, and add to soup.
- Simmer until thickened.
- Add shredded cheese, simmer just until melted.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.6, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 52.4, Sodium 1196.2, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2.8, Protein 17.5
POTATO, BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SOUP
A cheesy, potato broccoli soup that tastes great.
Provided by Ruth A. Burbage
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large stock pot saute onion in butter. Add potatoes, water and bouillon cubes. Cover, bring to boil and then reduce heat to medium and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Remove tough outer skin of broccoli stems and cook broccoli. Once cooked add to soup.
- In a blender or food processor puree half of the soup and return to stock pot. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add cheese and heat soup through until cheese is melted. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.2 calories, Carbohydrate 42.6 g, Cholesterol 59.7 mg, Fat 22.8 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 20.3 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 1188.9 mg, Sugar 4.9 g
CHEESE BROCCOLI SOUP
This simple soup has basic ingredients, but it tastes so good. The green broccoli florets and the brilliant orange carrots make this creamy soup a colorful addition to any table. -Evelyn Massner, Oakville, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Add carrots, broccoli and celery; cover and boil for 5 minutes. Drain, remove vegetables and set aside. , In the same saucepan, saute onion in butter. Add flour and stir to make smooth paste. Gradually add chicken broth and milk. Cook until mixture thickens, 8-10 minutes. Add vegetables; heat until tender. Add cheese; heat until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 31g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 1033mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
Tips:
- For a smoother soup, blend the cooked broccoli and onion mixture until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Add a teaspoon of garlic powder or minced garlic to the soup for an extra layer of flavor.
- Use a sharp knife to chop the broccoli and onion evenly, ensuring they cook evenly in the soup.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, add more cheese or a roux made from butter and flour.
- Garnish the soup with freshly chopped parsley, chives, or grated Parmesan cheese before serving for an extra touch of flavor and color.
Conclusion:
This broccoli with cheese soup is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a starter, main course, or side dish. With its creamy texture, cheesy flavor, and vibrant green color, it's sure to be a hit with family and friends. Whether you're looking for a comforting meal on a cold day or a healthy and satisfying lunch option, this soup is sure to satisfy. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!
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