It’s the perfect time for a delicious soup recipe and one of our favorites is this Broccoli Cheddar Soup! So easy that you can whip up this Cheesy Broccoli soup in a total time of about 30 minutes!
BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP
I have another delicious Soup Recipe to share with you today! The winter weather is just starting here and it makes me want to make yummy hot meals and Broccoli Cheddar Soup is always such a simple and easy dish to serve up. This soup recipe is a crowd pleaser and has been a meal I have made to share with friends when they had babies or were sick, etc. With a busy family, with very different palates…it can be hard to find a meal everyone likes…this soup meets all the requirements.
WHAT VEGGIES CAN I ADD TO CHEDDAR SOUP
This soup is nice because it is so simple to cater it to your families different tastes. Throw in your favorite veggies along with the main veggies and it can take on different flavors. Here are some common ones you can use, but feel free to experiment with your favorite vegetables.
- broccoli florets
- diced potatoes
- carrots
- garlic
- zucchini
- onions
- peas
- corn
- celery
- butternut squash
- peppers
- cabbage
- cauliflower
ADDITIONAL SOUP TOPPINGS
Add some fun toppings to the soup to make it truly unique to your food preferences. We love to top our soup before serving with some of the following:
- sliced almond
- grated cheddar cheese
- parmesan cheese
- black pepper
- a sprinkle of dijon mustard
- diced ham
- crumbled bacon bits
HOMEMADE SOUP COOKING SUPPLIES
- Slow Cooker
- Instant Pot
- Sauce Pan
- Stainless Steel Stockpot
- Soup Ladle
- Stainless steel skillet
- Pasta Strainer
- Clip-On Pot Strainer
- Wooden Utensils
- Whisk
- immersion blender
- soup bowls
- cheese grater
- veggie chopper
- garlic press
HOW TO MAKE CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP GLUTEN FREE
I often get asked how to make a gluten free broccoli cheddar soup since I have a daughter with celiac disease. This soup recipe converts to gluten-free very easily. Simply swap out the flour when making your roux and use a gluten free corn starch instead. I just add about a couple Tablespoons to the butter and stir and mix it like you would a flour-based roux. Cook until it thickens and then add the cheese and milk as the original recipe calls for.
HOW TO MAKE CHEDDAR BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP DAIRY FREE
To make this soup dairy free, you will need to use nutritional yeast. Nutritional yeast is a inactivated form of yeast has a rich nutty and buttery flavor. You can find it in the baking aisle of most stores. The potatoes you add will add some thickening to the soup as it cooks and will give you a nice creamy texture. You can add a little chicken broth (or vegetable broth) to give some additional flavor. Then replace the milk with coconut milk or almond milk.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP
- Melt butter in pan over medium heat on your stove-top.
- Add vegetables and cook until tender. You can puree them if you prefer using an immersion blender).
- Add water and chicken bouillion (chicken stock or vegetable stock) and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cover with a lid and simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Heat remaining butter in a 2 quart pan.
- Stir in flour and cook until bubbly. Turn heat to lowest setting.
- With a wire whisk gradually stir in milk (or heavy cream) until well blended.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring often until thickened. Do not boil.
- Stir in cheese until fully blended.
- Stir cheese mixture into vegetables and heat.
- Salt and Pepper to taste.
HOW TO MAKE BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP VIDEO TUTORIAL
Watch how easy it is to whip up a pot of this delicious Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe! Anyone can make it and it turns out delicious every time! It really is the perfect comfort food!
Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup of each and any chopped vegetables of your choice
- potatoes celery, green peppers, carrots, broccoli, etc.
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 3 cups water
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon granulated chicken bouillon or 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 4 cups milk
- salt and pepper to taste
Roux
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 c. sharp cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
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Melt butter in pan over medium heat.
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Add vegetables and cook until tender.
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Add water and bouillion; bring to a boil. Cover with a lid and simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
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Heat remaining butter in a 2 quart pan.
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Stir in flour and cook until bubbly. Turn heat to lowest setting.
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With a wire wisk gradually stir in milk until well blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring often until thickened. Do not boil.
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Stir in cheese until fully blended.
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Stir cheese mixture into vegetables and heat.
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Salt and Pepper to taste.
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Serve immediately.
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Looks completely amazing!!!
xoxox
Pinned. This looks delicious! Perfect for a cool fall day!
Thanks so much Holly!
Mmmm! Yes please!
WOW Amy… Looks fantastic!
This looks so delicious – perfect for those upcoming cold winter nights!
I know! Wish it could stay fall forever here!
This looks so good! One of my favorite soups!
Made your recipe tonight and it was the perfect soup for a rainy day. I did add some bacon…gotta love bacon!
Yay! Yes! Bacon…is always a good idea!
Amy, your presentation of your recipes are very remarkable. Thank-you for sharing
I made this tonight, crazy in summer I know but my daughter loves broccoli cheddar soup and was dying to try to make it. Huge hit, everyone loves it! Thank you for sharing!
We love soup in the summer :) So glad it was a hit!
I’d like to try this but would need to substitute vegetable bullion for the chicken.
Does this soup freeze well? as anyone ever tried to freeze it?
Caroline- I put some leftovers in the freezer and pulled it out for another meal. It seemed fine. My kids gobbled it up. Great question!
Had anyone tried a GF option for flour?
Lisa- You could definitely make this GF. Thanks and enjoy!
A solid, proper broccoli cheddar soup like this is the ultimate comfort food. I love your simple version!
Diane-Thank you!
Fanzillah- So happy you enjoyed it!
Would I need to change anything if I used frozen broccoli?
Cindy- No you should be just fine using the frozen broccoli. Great question.
This looks and sounds amazing! I can’t wait to try to make it! Thank you for sharing!
Lissa- It really is pretty tasty. Hope you make some!
Amy! Tanks for recipe!
Made your recipe yesterday and it was the perfect soup!!!))
John- I am so happy that you loved the soup!
Really appreciate sharing this recipe. I just cooked it and it was amazing. most tasteful soup I ever made.
Thank for the 5 stars. Its a family favorite!
it’s amazing !I really love it, thank you for sharing!
Keisha- So happy you enjoyed the recipe!
This is another one of my favorite soups, especially during the cold winter months. Yours looks mouthwatering. Yummy!
Ivory-It is one of mine too!
This comes together so fast!! It’s cheesy & delicious!! Broccoli cheddar is one of my favs!
Natalie- It really does.
The weather is finally getting a little cool in the mornings & evenings & all I crave is soup! This is one of them!!
Kristyn- I do too!