Best 9 Simple Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the creamy delight of our broccoli cheese soup recipe, a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the earthy flavors of broccoli with the rich, gooey embrace of melted cheese. This comforting soup is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a symphony of textures, with tender broccoli florets yielding to the velvety smoothness of the cheese sauce. Served with a sprinkle of crispy bacon and a hint of sharp cheddar, this soup promises to warm your soul and leave you craving for more.

In addition to the classic broccoli cheese soup, this article offers a delightful array of variations that cater to diverse palates and dietary preferences. For those who prefer a touch of spice, the spicy broccoli cheese soup adds a fiery kick with the infusion of jalapeno peppers and cayenne pepper, creating a tantalizing balance of heat and flavor.

For a lighter and healthier option, the low-carb broccoli cheese soup utilizes cauliflower as a clever substitute for flour, resulting in a guilt-free indulgence that's packed with nutrients. And for those with vegan dietary restrictions, the vegan broccoli cheese soup swaps out dairy for creamy plant-based alternatives, delivering a delectable and compassionate culinary experience.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP



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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

4 heads broccoli, cut into 1-inch pieces
Olive oil, for drizzling
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 stick (4 ounces) unsalted butter
1 whole onion, diced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
2 cups half-and-half
Pinch nutmeg
3 cups grated cheese (mild Cheddar, sharp Cheddar, Jack, etc.), plus more for garnish, optional
1 cup chicken broth, optional

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.

EASY BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP



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Creamy broccoli cheese soup is an easy and delicious dinner recipe the whole family will love. Served with crusty bread, it's the perfect comfort food.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Soup

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 onion (finely chopped)
1 kg (2lbs) broccoli (stems finely chopped, florets )
3 garlic cloves (minced )
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp thyme
1 tsp paprika
2 tbsp flour
3 cups milk
3 cups chicken / vegetable stock
salt and pepper (to taste )
1-2 tsp lemon juice
½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated )
1½ cups cheddar cheese (grated )

Steps:

  • Saute the onions and broccoli stems until soft and fragrant.
  • Add the garlic, oregano, thyme and paprika and cook for a minute.
  • Add the flour and cook for a minute. Pour in the milk and stock and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add the broccoli florets and cook for another 10 minutes until the broccoli is cooked.
  • Season with salt, pepper and lemon juice. Remove the soup from the heat, stir in the cheddar cheese. Adjust the seasoning if necessary and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 313 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP



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This is a great, very flavorful soup. Good for serving at luncheons or special gatherings with a quiche. To make this soup a little fancier, add 1 cup sliced mushrooms and 1 cup white wine with the onions.

Provided by Karin Christian

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Broccoli Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food, cubed
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon garlic powder
⅔ cup cornstarch
1 cup water

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until softened. Stir in broccoli, and cover with chicken broth. Simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Reduce heat, and stir in cheese cubes until melted. Mix in milk and garlic powder.
  • In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into water until dissolved. Stir into soup; cook, stirring frequently, until thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 56.5 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1136.4 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP



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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

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup cooked chopped fresh or frozen broccoli
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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.

EASY CHEESE BROCCOLI SOUP



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"My husband is diabetic, and I'm watching my weight. This soup fits our diets perfectly," writes Carol Colvin from Derby, New York. Friends and family will never guess it only takes just 15 minutes to make!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
3 cups fat-free milk
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) sliced potatoes, drained
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the soups, milk, onion, parsley, garlic powder and pepper. Stir in broccoli and potatoes; heat through. Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 521mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHEESE BROCCOLI SOUP



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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

2 cups sliced fresh carrots
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup sliced celery
1-1/2 cups chopped onion
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
4 cups whole milk
1/2 pound Velveeta, cubed

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.

SIMPLE BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP



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so... I got tired of paying restaurant prices for broccoli cheese soup. I decided I had to come up with a simple and cheap recipe to cure my "fix" for this great tasting soup. This is very simple and absolutely delicious and makes two servings. Enjoy!

Provided by Kevin Stanfield

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 small onion
1/4 head broccoli, chopped
1 carrot, julienned and chopped
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can Campbell's cheddar cheese soup
0.5 (5 ounce) can milk
1/2 cup shredded cheese
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • melt butter in small boiler, add onions and cook until tender.
  • while they are cooking, steam broccoli and carrots in steam bag in microwave for about 4 minutes or until tender.
  • Move carrots and broccoli into boiler with onions and saute for a minute or two, adding kosher salt and fresh pepper at this point.
  • Add campbell's cheddar cheese soup and 1/2 can of milk and stir until smooth over low heat.
  • add cheese to soup when ready to serve.
  • for a little kick, add 1/4 teaspoon of cajun seasoning while cooking over low heat.

CHEESE SOUP WITH BROCCOLI



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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

1 onion, chopped
6 tablespoons margarine
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
4 cups milk
3 cups chicken broth
1 carrot, shredded
1 cup broccoli florets
½ cup chopped celery
1 pound processed cheese food (eg. Velveeta), cubed

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

ROASTED BROCCOLI-CHEESE SOUP



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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

1 head broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced, divided
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup shredded carrots
5 tablespoons butter, divided
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
2 cups chicken broth

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen broccoli. Fresh broccoli is best, but frozen broccoli is a good option if you don't have fresh on hand. Just be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • Use a sharp knife to chop the broccoli. This will help to ensure that the broccoli cooks evenly.
  • Don't overcook the broccoli. Overcooked broccoli will become mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Use a good quality cheese. The cheese is one of the main ingredients in this soup, so it's important to use a good quality cheese that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Season the soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste until the soup is flavorful.
  • Serve the soup hot. Broccoli cheese soup is best served hot, so be sure to reheat it if you're making it ahead of time.

Conclusion:

Broccoli cheese soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit. With its creamy texture, cheesy flavor, and healthy dose of vegetables, it's a soup that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this broccoli cheese soup recipe a try.

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