Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup
This easy broccoli cheese soup is rich, creamy, and packed with tender broccoli and sharp cheddar. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a simple, satisfying meal the whole family will enjoy any night of the week.
Servings: 8
Calories: 396kcal
Equipment
- 5 quart Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 16 oz broccoli
- 1 onion medium; diced
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup flour
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 ½ tablespoons salt
- 2 cups cheddar cheese sharp; grated
- ⅛ tablespoon pepper
Instructions
- Steam broccoli in microwave until tender. Do not overcook.
- Saute diced onion in a 5 quart Dutch oven in ¼ cup butter. Set the onions aside.
- In a Dutch oven melt ½ cup butter, stir in flour and slowly add milk chicken broth and salt and pepper.
- Stir until sauce comes to a boil. It will thicken after a minute or two.
- Add broccoli, onions and cheese stirring frequently.
- Serve with warm bread and enjoy!
Notes
- Steam broccoli just until tender to keep its color and texture.
- Gradually add cheese over low heat to ensure a smooth, creamy soup.
- Whisk flour into melted butter before adding liquids to prevent lumps in the roux.
- Stir frequently once broccoli and cheese are added to combine flavors evenly.
Nutrition
Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 932mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1367IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 387mg | Iron: 1mg
