So, this recipe has actually been shared on the blog before. I’ve been trying to go through some of my old ones with super crappy pictures and update them, so they actually LOOK good, besides just taste good. I recently updated a great recipe for Chicken Alfredo. Today it’s our favorite Broccoli Cheese Soup. I love making this soup for several reason… 1. I love soup. 2. I love broccoli. 3. I love cheese. 4. It uses REAL cheese. 5. It’s delicious. Five good reasons, I would say. And, now is the perfect time to bust out those soup recipes. Be sure to add this to your collection! (Oh, and 4-ingredient pretzel recipe to come!)
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 small onion chopped or 1 TBS dehydrated onion
- 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
- 2/3 cup flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 4 cups milk
- 3 cups extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded (I like LOTS of cheese!)
- 1 cup Swiss cheese shredded
- Broccoli florets steamed & chopped (I used about a bag of frozen…amount is totally your preference. I also like to chop my florets in tiny pieces with small chunks.)
Instructions
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Simmer chicken broth and chopped onion for 15 minutes in a covered saucepan, until onions are soft. (Because I just used dehydrated onions, it didn’t have to heat so long)
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Heat the milk in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.
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In a large stockpot, melt the butter.
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Add the flour and pepper, whisk and cook together for a couple of minutes.
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Whisk in warmed milk. Continue to stir and cook until the soup starts to thicken.
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Next add the chicken broth and continue to stir until well blended.
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Add the cheeses and steamed broccoli.
Stephanie says
October 15, 2013 at 10:01 amOh man that looks delicious! I really wish my bunch liked broccoli!
Rebecca Cooper says
October 22, 2013 at 7:21 amWe’re big soup fans around our house, I’m sure my kiddos would love this! 🙂
cathy says
October 22, 2013 at 12:42 pmI really need to update some of my original pictures…..like all of them!! This looks delicious, Mariel!
Mariel says
October 22, 2013 at 4:15 pmWhatever, your pictures are awesome!! I wish I had your photography talent.
shannon says
November 12, 2013 at 6:12 pmIt was good but had that strong cheese taste, as if you ate a block of cheese. I threw in some nutmeg to off set the after taste.
Marlene says
May 3, 2018 at 10:36 amHow much broccoli or size of bag