Ingredients in Broccoli Cheese Soup
This soup is so easy and delicious. Try topping your soup with extra cheese, crumbled bacon or ham, and some chives for a full broccoli cheese soup experience.
Butter: I used unsalted butter in this recipe. Onion: You can use a white or yellow onion for this soup. Flour: The flour is used along with the butter to create a roux. The roux is what will make your soup thick and creamy. Half-and-half: The half-and-half makes your broccoli cheese soup ultra-thick, rich, and creamy. You can also use heavy whipping cream instead. Chicken Stock: This adds flavor to the base of the soup. Broccoli: I use fresh broccoli for this recipe. If you use frozen, cook it in the microwave first and add it to the soup once the veggies are done sauteing. Carrot: I buy shredded carrots to save myself time! Nutmeg: This secret ingredient adds so much flavor! Sharp Cheddar Cheese: This adds color and flavor to this classic soup. Salt and Pepper: Just a pinch is enough.
How to Make Broccoli Cheese Soup
This broccoli cheese soup comes together super easily, and it’s a great meal to make ahead of time and eat for lunch or dinner. Save
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Fresh or Frozen Broccoli: Fresh broccoli is preferred, but frozen broccoli will also work. Frozen tends to cook faster because it is already blanched. Change the Broth: If you want to make this recipe vegetarian or don’t have chicken broth, vegetable broth also works well. Want some heat? Add in a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes to the broccoli cheese soup recipe. Cream Substitute: You can substitute the half and half for heavy cream or even whole milk. Heavy cream will make the soup a bit thicker, and whole milk will make it a bit thinner. Shred Cheese from the Block: Pre-shredded cheese has a coating on it that makes it more difficult to melt. When you shred your cheese directly from the block, it gives the soup a very creamy and smooth consistency with no lumps.
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