This is the best Broccoli Cheese Soup I’ve ever eaten. It uses fresh broccoli and three kinds of cheese and takes 45 minutes to prepare.
This Broccoli Cheese Soup is simple and delicious! It’s ideal for a chilly winter afternoon.
I love whipping up soup to enjoy during these cold winter months. It’s the best comfort food, especially after indulging in large, rich holiday meals. I appreciate the simplicity of a soup and salad meal, whether for lunch or dinner.
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This recipe was passed down to me by my Aunt Dana. Now, I have several of her dishes on my blog, and each one has become a must-have in our kitchen since we enjoy them so much. We adore her spaghetti sauce and this Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup, which is also from her. Both are in the top 20 in our family, and they’re both fantastic.
Now, I must be honest and confess that I was a little concerned when I first saw Velveeta in this soup. I was concerned the Velveeta would overpower the soup’s flavor; however, because it only requires 1/4 of a block, 8 ounces, it doesn’t overwhelm the taste.
Instead, it provided just the right amount of creaminess with the cheddar and cream cheese while also balancing out the flavor wonderfully.
My daughter, Jersey, loves broccoli more than most kids! In fact, her aunt and uncle gave her broccoli for her birthday last year, and she was thrilled about it! The lunch lady at our school every time I see her comments on how much Jersey loves broccoli and that she has never seen a kid eat so much broccoli.
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My entire family licked every last bit of it from their bowl. Madden, who says that this isn’t his favorite, still cleaned the bowl clean with a slice of French bread.
This Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup is not only a great meal to serve, but it is also super easy to make and ready in less than 45 minutes. The bonus is that it doesn’t require too much prep time, so this recipe makes everyone in the family happy, including the chef. So this winter, don’t let it be that the only soup you get is from Panera. Make this Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup at home — broccoli just might become your favorite winter veggie.
Ingredients for Broccoli Cheese Soup
- Chicken bullion cubes + water
- Fresh Broccoli, chopped
- Flour
- Onion, chopped
- Butter
- Milk
- Cream cheese
- Velveeta, cubed
- Cheddar cheese, grated, plus more for topping if desired
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Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 3 chicken bullion cubes
- 8 cups broccoli, chopped
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 3/4 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 cups milk
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 8 ounces Velveeta, cubed
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated plus more for topping if desired
Instructions
- In a medium pot make a white sauce melting ½ cup butter over medium-high heat. Once flour is melted stir in flour until combined, stir in milk. Continuously stir until there are no visible chunks. Let it simmer over heat until it starts to boil, once it is boiling add in cream cheese and Velveeta. Stir until creamy and smooth and no visible chunks. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large pot bring 3 cups of water and bouillon cubes to a boil. Once the water is boiling add in chopped broccoli and onion. Boil for 10-12 minutes, until 2/3 of the water has evaporated and the broccoli is tender, just eyeball it.
- Reduce heat to medium and add the sauce you made above to the broccoli & water pot, stir until combined. At this point it will look very watery, don’t freak out. It will be okay! Bring to a slow boil and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently so that it doesn’t stick to the bottom.
- In addition, if you like it extra cheesy, stir in a cup of sharp cheddar cheese, grated. Once it has simmered for about 20 minutes, remove from heat, let it sit for 5-10 minutes, it will thicken up at this point. Serve with rolls or in a bread bowl.
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This was the perfect meal! Thanks for sharing the easy recipe!
This is the BEST Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe!!
Yummy! This looks so delicious and full of flavor! Can’t wait to give this a try!
This soup is amazing!! Have made it twice now for family then co-workers to rave reviews from both. It will certainly be on the menu regularly for the winter months. Thank you!
Such a comforting recipe!! Will make this again for sure!!
Looks incredibly delicious! This is definitely a must make!
Looks so delish! You had me on this!
I love how creamy and delicious this is! The perfect comfort food! YUM!
This soup is incredibly delicious!! My family loved it! Can’t wait to make it again and again!
Such a great cold weather dish. Love that cheesy flavor!
Sounds amazing, thanks for sharing:)
Holy shmoley this soup is fabulous! Im going to be making it all winter long. Thank you soooooo much.
YAY! so happy you loved it too!
This soup was so creamy and filling! We will double it next time for leftovers!
It’s definitely the best I’ve ever had! It was creamy, cheesy and so satisfying! I won’t hesitate to make this again!
This Broccoli Cheese Soup is comfort in a bowl! It was so creamy and full of flavor. It’s exactly what I needed on a chilly evening.
Oh man I loved this stuff. Really awesome flavor. Thanks for the recipe!!
This is my go-to soup at Panera, and this version is way better!
I made this last week. It was quick and easy to prep and the result was the best Broccoli Cheddar soup we have ever tasted! Seriously so good, try it! I so appreciate you posting this recipe!
I have made this twice now, two weeks in a row. This broccoli cheddar soup is fantastic and its so easy and quick to make! Even my kids love this one, it’s better than Panera’s and only gets better as days pass! Thank you so much for sharing this one!!