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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

February 5, 2014 By Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acorns 12 Comments

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Soup is not only easy to make but a comforting meal on cold days. After all it is the perfect comfort food. One of our family favorites is Broccoli Cheddar Soup. It is warm, creamy, cheesy and delicious, what more could you ask for in a soup?

How to Make Broccoli Cheddar Soup

To make this creamy and delicious Broccoli Soup you only need a handful of ingredients, 30 minutes and lunch or dinner will be on the table. Grab your ingredients and let’s get to it.

  • Onions: caramelize the onions in a little butter and beer for extra flavor
  • Remove onions from pan and make a roux.
  • Add the stock, half and half and the cream whisk until combines and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Broccoli, carrots and caramelized onion are added to the pan and simmered for another 20-30 minutes until tender.
  • Add the nutmeg, salt, pepper and grated cheese. Stir until combined and and the cheese is melted.
  • Use your immersion blender or blender to puree the soup. If you prefer chunky soup skip this step.

Can you use frozen broccoli in broccoli cheese soup?

Yes, frozen broccoli can be used in Broccoli Cheddar soup. Soups are a great way frozen broccoli florets but remember that frozen broccoli cooks much faster as it is already blanched.

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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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An easy and delicious broccoli cheddar soup to keep you warm on cold days.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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Ingredients:

1 tsp butter

1/2 cup of yellow onion chopped

1/4 cup of beer

1/4 cup of butter

1/4 cup of flour

1 cup of half and half

1 cup heavy cream

2 cups chicken stock

3 cups of broccoli florets

1 cup of diced carrots

pinch of nutmeg

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

8 ounces of sharp cheddar grated

Instructions

Directions:

In a large stock pot add 1 tablespoon of butter and the onion and cook on low until soft, then add the beer and continue to cook the onions until caramelized.  Remove onions from pan and add 1/4 cup of butter. Melt  the butter, then add the flour and whisk for 3-4 minutes. Add the stock, the half and half and the cream, whisk until combined, simmer for 10 minutes. Add the broccoli,carrots, and caramelised onions and simmer another 20-30 minutes on low until the broccoli and carrots are tender. Add the nutmeg, salt, pepper and grated cheese. stir until combined and the cheese is melted.

Use your immersion blender to blend the soup or transfer to a blender to puree if you like smaller chunks.

Notes

Note: I did not puree my soup, the vegetables became so tender they fell apart in the soup. If you like chinky soup you do not need to puree the soup.

  • Author: Elizabeth
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 40
  • Category: soup
  • Cuisine: America

Keywords: Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Broccoli Soup

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You might notice that the recipe contains caramelized onions and a little beer, not your traditional ingredients for Broccoli Cheddar soup but I think a delicious addition.It reminds me of beer cheese soup which is another popular favorite.

 If you don’t have beer or prefer not to use it, just use a little water to help caramelize the onions.

How to Serve Broccoli Cheddar Soup?

This soup is delicious as is. But you could always garnish with chopped steamed broccoli and extra cheese. or even serve it in a bread bowl like they do at your favorite restaurants.

What is your favorite cold weather soup? Share it in the comments.

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  1. Art and Sand says

    February 4, 2014 at 7:20 am

    We are not experiencing "soup weather" in our neck of the woods, but that soup looks yummy.

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  2. YONKS says

    February 4, 2014 at 8:22 am

    Morning sweetie,
    Can you come over and make it for me please. I'm stuck in bed with a bad head cold and could do with some Elizabeth care xxx

    Reply
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    February 4, 2014 at 10:26 am

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  4. Castles Crowns and Cottages says

    February 4, 2014 at 11:13 am

    Ohhhh…..you are talking about one of the best "marriages" in culinary terms: BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR! Yes ma'am! And you know how cold it's been for us here, and soup has been in order every single night! Last night, I made my "famous" white bean and salmon stew with saffron. We ate, enjoyed it, sat on the couch and both feel asleep. It was fabulous.

    Dear one, how KIND OF YOU to come to try to comment on my post! I too have run into this problem on several blogs; you start a comment, hit PUBLISH, then POOF! Your comment has vanished! BLogger is on overload, I think!

    Hunker down my friend; I hear you all are going to get hit soon, while we up here are just COLD but no snow. We have enough of it!

    Hot chocolate, thanks to YOU, will be consumed in mass quantities tonight! XOXOXO Anita

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  5. Palomasea says

    February 4, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    Yes, my dear, we sure have been making soup….we seem to be needing to thaw out every day… 🙂
    I am so happy to be able to visit dear friends…I think the comptuer issue has been resolved (at least for now)….
    I've missed you! (A little wave to Carol and Dianne!)
    Your soup looks so delicious, broccoli cheese is one of my favorites…carmelized onions are a great idea….
    My dear Elizabeth, you stay safe and warm….
    Sending you love…
    I'm catching up on your posts now…
    Warm hugs,
    – Irina

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  6. Bonnie says

    February 4, 2014 at 4:11 pm

    Elizabeth, The soup looks delicious. If we were not iced in I would head out to the market for broccoli and cheese! There is nothing tastier on a cold day than a steaming bowl of soup. Stay safe and warm… Bonnie

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  7. Leslie says

    February 4, 2014 at 4:32 pm

    This is one of my favorite winter soups. How can you go wrong with all of those delicious ingredients?! One of my favorite natural food markets prepares this and I will sometimes have it for lunch. Thanks for your recipe Elizabeth!

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  8. William Kendall says

    February 4, 2014 at 5:14 pm

    I don't usually go for soups, but this sounds delicious!

    Reply
  9. designchic says

    February 5, 2014 at 1:12 am

    As much as I love soup, especially broccoli, I must say I'm a little tired of the snow and frigid weather. Definitely going to be trying this!!

    Reply
  10. Sandy at You May Be Wandering says

    February 5, 2014 at 6:19 am

    Yummy! I have been living on soup this winter. We had almost a foot of snow yesterday and are expecting more tonight topped off with a lot of ice! This is no fun! Good thing I work from home (or maybe not…no snow day fun for me!)

    Have a lovely day, Elizabeth! xoxo

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  11. The enchanted home says

    February 5, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    You have inspired me to make this today!!! It is the perfect soup day…and this is one my sons (and mine) favorites, looks sooo good I can almost taste it:) Will let you know how it comes out!

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  12. Nella Miller says

    February 5, 2014 at 11:19 pm

    Hi Elizabeth, it was great to see you today! Although I rarely comment due to time restraints, I read every post…and today this broccoli soup inspired me to make some…I added fried pancetta bits to the top…it was beyond delicious !! I enjoy your blog and it's diversity…not always seen in blogs…N.xo

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