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December 8, 2014

Broccoli Cheese Soup (Dinner For Two)

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This homemade Broccoli Cheese Soup (Dinner For Two) recipe can be ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for when the weather is cold (or when you’re feeling under the weather).


Homemade Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe

This past week or so, I’ve been a little under the weather with a sore throat.

Fortunately, it was just a little cold that went away in a few days and I was still able to move around, but I did find it a little hard to eat with my throat being on fire and all.

When this happens, I resort to drinking lots of juice and eating soup. Lots and lots of homemade soup.

Luckily I know how to make a quick soup with very little effort, which is perfect when all you want to do is take a nap (just don’t nap while you’re actually making the soup).

One of my new favorite soups is this Broccoli Cheese Soup (Dinner For Two), a recipe I’ve been cooking often this past month (before my cold) because broccoli is one of my favorite vegetables ever, even as a kid growing up.

If there were vegetable trays at a party, I’d pile my plate high with broccoli. My coworkers at my last job made fun of me when we had leftover veggie trays and I basically took all the remaining broccoli (you can keep your celery sticks).

Then of course it’s cheese soup for the base. Everybody loves cheese with their broccoli, no?

Whether you’re looking for a vegetarian-friendly soup to warm you up with the cold weather or whether you’re just feeling under the weather, this Broccoli Cheese Soup will fix you right up.


Homemade Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe

If you’ve been following my soup recipes, you may have noticed I use the same cooking formula – make a roux (flour paste), add the liquid, cook the main ingredients.

Depending on what you’re making, it only takes about 30-45 minutes from prep to table.

This is usually why I eat soup a lot for dinner; it takes very little effort to make any soup my heart desires.

Now that you know my secret, feel free to play with this recipe. I love to add carrots with the onion. Sometimes if there’s leftover chicken, I’ll even throw that in to help bulk it up.


Homemade Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe

I used fresh broccoli in this recipe, but you can easily substitute frozen broccoli.

It may take longer using frozen broccoli because the heat of the soup will drop. You can also use the frozen California vegetable medley where it’s broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots.


Homemade Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe
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Broccoli Cheese Soup (Dinner For Two)

Broccoli Cheese Soup (Dinner For Two)

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

This homemade Broccoli Cheese Soup (Dinner for Two) recipe can be ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for when the weather is cold (or when you’re feeling under the weather).

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste, preferably kosher
  • 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen chopped broccoli
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. In a Dutch oven or large pot, melt the butter. Add the onion and a big pinch of salt. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
  2. Stir in the flour and salt until everything is coated and a roux (paste) is formed. Slowly whisk in the broth then bring to a boil.
  3. Once boiling, add the broccoli. Cook until tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Turn the heat off. Stir in the milk and cheese until melted. Taste and adjust for salt.

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© Carla Cardello
Cuisine: American / Category: Soups + Stews
 

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  1. Kim Porter says

    December 9, 2014 at 12:15 AM

    I made this tonight…added a finely diced carrot with the onion as you suggested. So GOOD! My daughter is a fan of Panera’s broccoli cheese soup, but I find it a bit too rich. She and my husband both agreed this version is delicious. She said she thought your version was even better than Panera’s…high praise coming from her.

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    • Carla says

      December 11, 2014 at 5:24 PM

      Glad your family enjoyed it! Love the addition of carrots and yes, this soup is definitely not as rich, which is what I like :)

      Reply
  2. Sarah says

    December 9, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    Broccoli cheese soup is my favorite! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    December 9, 2014 at 7:54 AM

    Love how creamy this soup looks! My kiddos will go crazy for this!

    Reply
  4. Beth says

    December 9, 2014 at 7:59 AM

    I needed this soup last week! Sounds like I had what you had, I ate lots of popsicles but this looks better :)

    Reply

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