Nothing beats a warm bowl of soup on a chilly winter night. This Broccoli Cheese soup is hearty, tastes fresh, and is full of cheesy flavor!
Growing up in Chicago, I have fond memories of walking home after school during the cold, cold winters. I remember the sting on my cheeks from the wind, and the chill in my bones from the subzero temperatures. I remember snowball fights with my friends, and not being able to feel my fingers and toes after hours of playing outside! My favorite activity was always walking down to the neighborhood sledding slope, and spending hours running up the hill and sliding back down.
This Broccoli Cheese Soup is ready in 30 minutes, and is packed with flavor!
Of course, after all of this play, nothing beat coming home to a warm, home cooked meal. My mom always had something for my brother and I, ready to warm us up. Soup was a staple growing up, whether it was this Broccoli Cheese soup or something else. Soup has always had a comforting effect on me, and I love being able to warm my kiddos up as well (even though it’s only for a day or two a year in Houston, ha!).
This soup is the perfect combination of fresh, perfectly tender veggies and smooth, creamy cheddar cheese. Adding in some hot sauce really kicks up the flavor, and really, you’re welcome to up the spice if you are looking for that deeper flavor profile!
This soup can be on the table in 30 minutes or so, and is always rewarding when the kids (and husband) gobble it down like they haven’t eaten in a week! If you are on the fence, check out all of the comments below, with ideas to really enhance this classic recipe!
If you love this recipe, check out some of my other favorite soups below!
Mom’s Vegetable Beef Noodle Soup
Enjoy!
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Broccoli Cheese Soup
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoon flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 ½ lbs broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon hot sauce
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large saucepan/dutch oven.
- Add in the onion and saute for about 4 minutes, or until soft.
- Sprinkle flour onto the onions and cook another 2-3 minutes, or until no more lumps appear.
- Add in the milk and vegetable broth.
- Bring to a rapid boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Add in the broccoli and carrots.
- Cook about 15-20 minutes, or until vegetable are tender.
- Add salt, pepper, hot sauce, and cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
- Serve warm with crusty bread!!
Kelly Barr says
This soup was amazing! Tastes exactly like Paneras, I just had some last week, and and I had extra broccoli, so I found your recipe, soo good! I anm a soup girl. easy, and holy moly delicious! Thanks, this will be on repeat..
Kristin Hayes says
Awww, thanks for the fabulous feedback Kelly! So glad you enjoyed this recipe as much as my family does!
Bonnie says
Best broccoli soup ever!
Kristin says
YAY!! Glad you enjoyed it!
Carole Darroch says
CAN I USE I CUP OF MILK AND 1 CUP OF HALF &HALF FOR THE THE 2 CUPS OF MILK? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.
Kristin says
Sure! No problem at all!! Enjoy!
cindy says
Pardon my mis typing … just trying to figure out why the difference and which recipe to use.
cindy says
Why are the ingredients on the fb post and the cooking chics how to make directions? do I use chicken broth or vegetable stock, half med. onion or whole, ofruth cup of Flour or 3 tablespoons,nutmeg or not? Whoch recipe taste limost like Panera?
Kristin says
Which recipe are you seeing duplicates of? It should be the same on both Facebook and the Cookin’ Chicks. We have had some issues with other sites taking the content, so let me know and I will clarify ingredients/directions! Thanks!!
Sam says
This soup was delicious! New family favorite!
I added 1 1/2 cups of potato cubed and an extra 1/2 cup of broth and milk.
Kristin says
Yea!!!! So glad you enjoyed it!
Abra says
Gluten free flour from Pillsbury is actually a better thickener than regular flour if you can believe it.
Kristin says
Oh thanks for that info! I will be sure to remember that next time!!
Anonymous says
This was so delicious and simple to make.
Patsy of Florida
Kristin says
Yea! Glad you enjoyed it!
Anonymous says
Will I lose much if I leave out the hot sauce? We never have it in the house..
Kristin says
Nope, it will still be just as yummy!! Enjoy!
Denice W says
This is a great recipe..I didn’t use carrots or the kosher salt. I did add 1 Cup of white rice, it came out very tasty!
Kristin says
So glad you enjoyed this!!