Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe! Creamy, rich, and packed with flavor, this delightful dish combines tender broccoli florets with a luscious blend of sharp cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, it comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an easy choice for a cozy dinner at home or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve it alongside crusty bread or in a warm bread bowl for an unforgettable meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Tbsp butter, cut into 1 Tbsp pieces
- 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 large clove garlic, finely minced
- 1/4 cup + 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 1/4 cups low-fat milk, then more to thin if desired
- 1 (14.5 oz) can low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups packed finely chopped fresh broccoli florets
- 10 oz sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 oz finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped onions until soft (about 4-5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and flour; stir for 1 minute to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in low-fat milk and chicken broth; mix in broccoli florets.
- Cook while stirring until thickened; reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender (6-8 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream, cheddar, and Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 60mg