Are you looking for a deliciously comforting meal ready in under 30 minutes? Look no further than this Quick and Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup! This creamy, warm dish will quickly become a family favorite; not only does it require minimal effort to make, but the prep time takes no more than 10 minutes. Fresh ingredients like broccoli and carrots are combined with the quintessential cheese soup flavors of cheddar for an irresistibly tasty combination that will have your mouth watering from the first spoonful! Read on to discover how to make this show-stopping quick soup recipe that both kids and adults alike will love.
Step One – Shredding for the Broccoli Cheese Soup
Broccoli cheese soup is the perfect cozy comfort food when you need a quick meal any night of the week. I invested a lot of money in a food processor, so I use it whenever possible. Using your food processor, shred two cups of cheddar cheese. It’s more economical to buy block cheese to shred myself instead of pre-shredded cheese. Any broccoli cheese fan will instantly appreciate a freshly made bowl with an extra layer of flavor due to freshly shredded cheddar. No need to clean the machine because you can use it as-is for the rest of the shredding.
Next, load up your food processor with onion, celery, and broccoli – depending on the size of your machine, you might not even need to empty the bowl between vegetables. In just a short time, you’ll have all of your ingredients prepped and ready to go!
Step Two – Cook the Veggies
An easy broccoli cheese soup is the perfect comfort food. The next step is to melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat.
When making broccoli cheese soup, cooking your shredded onions, celery, carrots, and broccoli in melted butter is an important step. Cook for about 3-5 minutes until vegetables are softened, although this time may be more or less depending on if you used shredded or chopped vegetables. This is an essential step to making a delicious broccoli cheese soup!
Step Three – Prepare Your Liquids
First, measure 1 1/2 cups of chicken stock into a measuring cup; this will be the base for your delicious soup.
To create a quick broccoli cheese soup, the next step is to add one cup of milk into a measuring cup with chicken broth. The broth gives the soup a savory flavor, while the milk makes it creamy and comforting. This is essential to creating that classic broccoli cheese soup taste we all know and love.
After combining your chicken broth and milk in the measuring cup, comes the crucial step. Adding one cup of heavy cream to guarantee that rich flavor. Doing this will ensures your broccoli soup will be creamy and full of flavor.
Step Four – Combine the Remaining Broccoli Cheese Soup Ingredients
Now you are ready to slowly add your chicken broth, milk, and heavy cream to your pot of veggies. With some quick guidance and simple ingredients, you can have a creamy broccoli cheese soup that will surely please any crowd.
Now sprinkle flour, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in your soup pot for that final burst of flavor. With just these few ingredients and spices, you can make this amazing broccoli soup that’s sure to delight everyone at your dinner table!
Continue stirring and heating over medium heat until thickened. This will take about 10-15 minutes.
If desired, further puree the soup with an immersion blender. Another kitchen tool I thought I had to have, so I make it a point to use it whenever making soup.
Once thick, add the cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Serve soup, and enjoy!
Quick and Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1 cup carrots (sliced or shredded)
- 3 stalks celery
- 2 1/2-3 cups broccoli florets (cut or shredded)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or more as desired)
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- (Optional) Start the process by using your food processor to shred two cups of cheddar cheese.
- (Optional) Use the food processor to shred the onion, celery, carrots, and broccolli.
- In a large pot over medium high heat, melt butter. Add in onions, carrots and broccoli. Cook to soften about 3-5 minutes depending on if you shredded or chopped them.
- Slowly add in chicken broth, milk, and cream. Sprinkle with flour and add salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Continue stirring and heating over medium heat until thickened. This will take about 10-15 minutes.
- Once thick, add cheese and stir until melted and smooth. Serve soup and enjoy!
