Description
This Broccoli Cheese Soup is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor from sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and fresh broccoli florets. Inspired by your favorite restaurant version but made right at home, this cozy soup is perfect for chilly nights or a comforting lunch. It’s easy to make with simple ingredients and delivers a velvety texture with cheesy goodness in every bite.
Ingredients
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6 tbsp butter, cut into 1 tbsp pieces
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1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
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1 large clove garlic, finely minced
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1/4 cup + 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
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3¼ cups low-fat milk (plus more to thin if needed)
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1 (14.5 oz) can low-sodium chicken broth
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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3 cups (packed) finely chopped fresh broccoli florets
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10 oz (2½ cups) sharp or extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded**
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1 oz (1/3 cup) finely shredded Parmesan cheese
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Sauté Aromatics: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds more.
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Make Roux: Sprinkle in flour and whisk constantly for about 1 minute until golden.
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Add Liquids: Gradually whisk in milk, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Cook and stir until mixture thickens, about 5–7 minutes.
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Cook Broccoli: Stir in chopped broccoli. Cover and simmer for 10–15 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.
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Add Cheese: Remove from heat. Stir in cheddar and Parmesan until fully melted and smooth.
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Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Thin with more milk if needed.
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Serve: Serve warm, topped with additional shredded cheese if desired.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for the smoothest melting.
Want a smoother soup? Use an immersion blender to partially puree.
Add carrots or cauliflower for extra veggie goodness.
Swap chicken broth for veggie broth to make it vegetarian.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: broccoli cheese soup, cheddar broccoli soup, creamy broccoli soup, homemade soup, winter comfort food, Cooking Classy broccoli soup