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Broccoli Cheddar Soup in white bowl.

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Chef Dennis Littley
When you’re craving comfort food, my easy-to-make creamy and delicious Broccoli Cheddar Soup is just what you’re looking for!
5 from 30 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 460 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 oz unsalted butter
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup celery fine diced (2-3 stalks)
  • 1 cup white onion fine diced
  • 3-4 cups broccoli florets chopped
  • 4 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • 2 cups water add more water as needed
  • 1 ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup heavy cream or light cream
  • salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Then add the diced celery and onions to melted butter and saute for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the flour to the pan and mix it into the butter and veggies
  • Reduce the heat to low and continue to cook the mixture for 3-4 minutes, stirring as needed.
    *Don’t let the roux get dark.
  • Add the chicken broth, water, and broccoli to a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the broccoli to a boil. Cook the broccoli until very tender (12-15 minutes). Use a whisk to break up the broccoli. 
    *add more water if necessary.
  • If you want the broccoli pureed, use an immersion blender or regular blender to puree the mixture. This step is optional, as the broccoli and broth can be added as is.
  • Add the hot chicken broth/broccoli mixture to the roux and mix well with a wire whisk until fully blended. Let the mixture simmer over low heat for 7-10 minutes.
  • Add the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese to the soup. Mix until the cheddar is completely melted. Let the soup simmer for 5 minutes.
  • If the soup is too thick, thin it out with water or milk. Taste and reseason with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Serve with crusty bread, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 12gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 386mgPotassium: 383mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1498IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 193mgIron: 1mg
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