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    Home » Recipes » Soups & Stews

    Broccoli Cheese Soup

    Published: Sep 23, 2018 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    It's officially fall so that means it's soup season! Soup is one of the most comforting things you can have. It's perfect for a rainy day, next to a sandwich, next a salad, on a cold day, in a bread bowl, or just on it's own. Next to french onion soup this is my favorite soup. I've only gotten it from Panera and maybe a Fridays back in the day. My best friend, Ana, said this thee best broccoli cheese soup she has ever had. It beats Panera and for me that says a lot. Every time I make a batch I let her know so I can get some to her. Make this and fall in love with this soup.
     

    Ingredients

    Serves 4
    Broccoli Cheese Soup
    2 cups broccoli florets
    1 cup shredded carrots
    1 cup of gouda
    1/2 cup sharp cheddar
    2 cloves of garlic
    2 cups of chicken broth
    1 medium onion diced
    1 cup half & half
    1/8 tsp garlic powder
    1/8 tsp dried basil 
    1 bay leaf
    1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
    1/8 tsp salt
    pinch od black pepper
    3 tbsp butter
    3 tbsp flour

    Visual Recipe

    Broccoli Cheese Soup
    Shredded carrots, chop broccoli into small florets, dice onion, grate the cheeses, and minced the garlic.
    Broccoli Cheese Soup
    Add the carrots, broccoli, onion, garlic, chicken broth, and bay leaf to a pot on medium high heat.
    Broccoli Cheese Soup
     Stir together and cook for 15 minutes while bringing to a boil. Stir occasionally.
    Broccoli Cheese Soup
    When the veggie broth is done, melt 3 tbsp of butter in a different pot.
    Broccoli Cheese Soup
    Add the flour one tbsp at a time constantly whisking.
    Broccoli Cheese Soup
    Once combined cook for 30 seconds then turn off heat.
    Broccoli Cheese Soup
    Remove the bay leaf and add the veggie broth to the roux and stir together.
     
    Broccoli Cheese Soup
    Add the half and half and put on low heat.
     
    Broccoli Cheese Soup
    Mix it all together.
    Broccoli Cheese Soup
    Add in all the seasoning and stir together.
     
    Broccoli Cheese Soup
    Add the gouda and stir until well combined.
     
    Broccoli Cheese Soup
    Next add in the cheddar cheese and mix until that is well combined.
    Broccoli Cheese Soup
    This is what your soup should look like.
    Broccoli Cheese Soup
    Serve into a bowl and enjoy this bowl of joy!

    Broccoli Cheese Soup

    Broccoli Cheese Soup

    Soup is one of the most comforting things you can have. It’s perfect for a rainy day, next to a sandwich, next to a salad, on a cold day, in a bread bowl, or just on it’s own. Next to french onion soup this is my favorite soup.
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    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Itaira

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups broccoli florets chopped
    • 1 cup carrots shredded
    • 1 cup gouda shredded
    • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar shredded
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • 1 medium onion diced
    • 1 cup half & half
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
    • 1/8 tsp dried basil
    • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
    • 1/8 tsp salt
    • pinch black pepper
    • 3 tbsp butter
    • 3 tbsp flour

    Instructions

    • In a pot on medium high heat add carrots, broccoli, onion, garlic, chicken stock, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • In large pot melt the butter. Add flour one tablespoon at a time while constantly whisking. Cook for a minute. 
    • Remove bay leaf from veggie mixture then add it to the pot with the roux. Stir to combine. Add the half & half and put on low heat. Mix together.
    • Add all of the seasonings and mix well to combine. 
    • Add gouda and mix until cheese is melted. Follow that with the sharp cheddar and mix until melted.
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