Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Cheddar Broccoli Soup is the ultimate comfort food! I love it for lunch with a salad or half sandwich, sandwich, or for weeknight dinners as a first course. Healthier and lighter than Panera’s since most recipes us heavy cream and a lot of butter. My lighter version is made with milk and whole cheese, blending part of the soup to help make it creamy without the need to add heavy cream! More Broccoli Soup recipes that are popular here are Macaroni and Cheese Soup with Broccoli and Broccoli Cheese and Potato Soup.
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make my go-to broccoli cheddar soup recipe. See exact measurements in the recipe card below:
Small onion, medium carrot, celery stalk, and garlic: Creates the base flavor of the soup, known as mirepoix, which adds depth and aroma to the soup. Butter: Used for sautéing the vegetables and as a fat component in the roux. Flour (all-purpose flour, whole wheat, or a gluten-free blend): Used to create a roux, which serves as a thickening agent for the soup. Less sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth: To make this soup quick, I used canned broth for convenience but if you have homemade, feel free to use that instead. Fat-free milk: Adds creaminess to the soup while keeping it light and lower in fat. Kosher salt and fresh black pepper: For flavor, can be adjusted according to personal your preference. Fresh broccoli florets: The star ingredient of the recipe, chopped into small sized pieces for even cooking and easy blending. Shredded sharp cheddar: This cheese adds a bold, tangy flavor and creamy texture to the soup. I like to shred it myself off the block, but you can also use pre-shredded cheese. Grated Parmesan cheese: Adds a slight nuttiness and depth of flavor to the soup, while also helping to thicken it slightly.
How To Make Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Here’s the step-by-step recipe. See printable recipe in the recipe card below:
What To Eat With Broccoli Cheddar Soup
I used to buy soup for lunch when I worked in the city, and if Broccoli Cheddar Soup was on the menu, I ordered it! My homemade version is much lighter and healthier!
You can serve this for lunch with a piece of bread or cheddar biscuits, some fruit or a side salad to make it a meal. For dinner, this would be great with a half sandwich or as a starter to a light meal. If you want to make a bread bowl, you can hollow out a small round bread to serve it in.
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