EXCELLENT BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

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This is by far the best broccoli cheese soup I have been able to come up with. It's made with a roux, chicken stock, milk, a mix of cheese, and fresh broccoli.

Provided by NATHAN TRUAX

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Broccoli Soup

Time 45m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup butter
¾ cup all-purpose flour
9 cups chicken stock
9 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons white pepper
5 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 ½ pounds processed cheese, shredded
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, and mix in the flour. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Mix in the chicken stock and milk, and season with salt and white pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer about 10 minutes.
  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the broccoli in the boiling water, and cook 2 minutes, or until just tender. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside.
  • Gradually mix the processed cheese and Cheddar cheese into the large pot until melted. Mix in the broccoli. Continue cooking about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 80.5 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 16.1 g, Sodium 1180.6 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

Kamil Ys
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I've made this soup several times and it's always perfect. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


mohammad jamir uddin
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use frozen broccoli, so it's a great recipe to have on hand when I'm short on time.


Timothy Teye
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I really enjoyed this soup. The cheese sauce was so flavorful and the broccoli was cooked perfectly.


jordan girolamo
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, creamy, and cheesy. I always feel better after eating a bowl of this soup.


the killer x
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Elizabeth Nkyi
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it and they always ask for seconds.


Brittany Sellers
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and cheesy. I always add a little extra cheese to make it even more decadent.


Odette Umtesi
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This is my go-to broccoli cheese soup recipe. It's so easy to make and it always turns out great.


Itz Ryder
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I've made this soup several times and it's always perfect. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Fiyin Olubayo
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use frozen broccoli, so it's a great recipe to have on hand when I'm short on time.


St Lakshitha
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I'm not a huge fan of broccoli, but this soup was delicious! The cheese sauce was rich and flavorful, and the broccoli was tender and not at all bitter. I'll definitely be making this again.


Vilia Francois
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This broccoli cheese soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.