Description
A comforting and creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup made with fresh broccoli, sharp cheddar, and Parmesan cheese. This rich and velvety soup is easy to prepare on the stovetop, perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp butter, cut into 1 Tbsp pieces
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 large clove garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup + 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 1/4 cups low-fat milk, plus more to thin if desired
- 1 (14.5 oz) can low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups (packed) finely chopped fresh broccoli florets
- 10 oz (2 1/2 cups) sharp cheddar cheese (or extra sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for serving)
- 1 oz (1/3 cup) finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: Melt the butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the finely chopped yellow onions and cook, stirring frequently, until they are nearly soft, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Flour: Stir in the minced garlic and all-purpose flour, and cook for about 1 minute while stirring constantly to form a roux and remove the raw flour taste.
- Incorporate Liquids and Broccoli: Slowly pour in the milk and chicken broth while whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Then stir in the chopped broccoli florets.
- Cook Until Broccoli is Tender: Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it begins to thicken. Reduce the heat to low and continue cooking while stirring very frequently for about 6 to 8 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Finish the Soup: Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream, then add the sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheeses, mixing until the cheeses are fully melted and the soup is creamy.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve the soup warm, optionally garnished with extra shredded cheddar cheese.
Notes
- For a smoother soup, blend part or all of the soup before adding the cream and cheese.
- Use extra sharp cheddar for a stronger cheese flavor.
- Adjust milk quantity to reach your desired soup thickness.
- Low-sodium chicken broth helps control the salt content.
- This soup reheats well; store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Broccoli Cheese Soup, creamy broccoli soup, cheddar cheese soup, easy stovetop soup, comfort food soup
