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Broccoli Cheese Soup in a whit4e bowl
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Broccoli and Cheese Soup

This simple Broccoli Cheese Soup is creamy and rich and one of my favorite soup recipes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Broccoli and Cheese Soup
Servings: 5 servings
Author: Jennie Duncan

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 cup onion (diced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups broccoli (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 cup half and half
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar (shredded)
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a soup pot. Add onions and allow to saute for 2-3 minutes. Add in minced garlic and allow to saute for 30 seconds. Slowly whisk in chicken broth. 
  • Add all seasonings and chopped broccoli to your soup. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and allow to simmer until broccoli is tender about 10-15 minutes. 
  • In a separate mixing bowl whisk together flour and the half and half. Bring your soup to a boil then add this in and whisk together well. 
  • Remove from heat and mix in shredded sharp cheddar and grated parmesan until cheese is melted and well combined. 

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 924mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 61.9mg | Calcium: 355mg | Iron: 1.2mg