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.
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Hassan Halid
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. The soup is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker so I can have it ready when I get home from work.
Anas Shalabi
[email protected]This soup is the best! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. The soup is so creamy and cheesy, and the broccoli is cooked perfectly.
Aakash Bomzen
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. The soup is so creamy and cheesy, and the broccoli is cooked perfectly.
Izzat Baloch
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. The broccoli and cheddar are a perfect combination and the soup is so creamy and cheesy.
Senai Montgomery
[email protected]I've been making this soup for years and it's always a favorite. The soup is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker so I can have it ready when I get home from work.
lisa Graham
[email protected]This soup was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. The soup was so creamy and cheesy, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.
ghthharuu5ju pat
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they loved it! The soup was so creamy and cheesy, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Michael Gutnik
[email protected]This soup is absolutely delicious! The broccoli and cheddar are a perfect combination and the soup is so creamy and cheesy. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker so I can have it ready when I get home from work.
Ifeoma Joy
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker so I can have it ready when I get home from work.
Jennifer Rutherford
[email protected]This soup is so good! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. The broccoli and cheddar are a perfect combination, and the soup is so creamy and cheesy. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker so I can have it ready when I get home fr
Khadim Hussain Bhatti
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The soup was so creamy and cheesy, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.
NxT Classy FF
[email protected]This soup is amazing! It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. The broccoli and cheddar are a perfect combination. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker so I can have it ready when I get home from work.
Luthfur Rahman
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of broccoli cheddar soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The soup was so flavorful and creamy, and the broccoli was cooked to perfection. I loved the addition of the bacon and the croutons. This soup is a definite keeper!
Diamond Culture Media
[email protected]Broccoli cheddar soup is my ultimate comfort food and this recipe absolutely nailed it! The soup was creamy, cheesy, and packed with broccoli flavor. I added some extra sharp cheddar to mine because I love a good cheesy kick and it turned out perfect