Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
Alright, buckle up, buttercups! Today we’re diving headfirst into a bowl of pure, unadulterated comfort: `Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe`. This isn’t your grandma’s bland diet soup; this is the kind of creamy, cheesy goodness that makes you want to curl up on the couch and pretend the outside world doesn’t exist. It’s special because it’s both ridiculously easy and sneakily nutritious – who knew you could hide *that* much broccoli in something so delicious? You should absolutely try it because, let’s be real, you deserve a break, and this soup is basically a warm hug disguised as dinner.
The last time I whipped up this `Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe`, my youngest, bless her cotton socks, decided it would be a prime opportunity for a “kitchen experiment.” While I was busy stirring, trying to avoid burning the roux (a delicate dance, really), she apparently thought the bag of frozen broccoli was a magic wand. Next thing I know, a shower of icy green florets is raining down, half of them landing squarely in my husband’s hair as he was *attempting* to read the newspaper at the kitchen table. He just looked at me, a single piece of frozen broccoli perched on his ear, and deadpanned, “Is this a new garnish?” The kids, naturally, found this hysterical. I just sighed, picked the rogue veggies off his head, and decided maybe we needed more wine that night. Still, the soup was worth the chaos, as always.
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Why You’ll Love This Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
- It’s basically an adult pacifier for your taste buds, wrapped in a blanket of cheddar. Go on, you deserve it.
- Finally, a way to trick your offspring into consuming *something* green without resorting to bribery or subtle threats. (Mostly.)
- Requires minimal actual cooking skills, mostly just stirring and hoping for the best. If I can do it without setting off the smoke alarm, so can you.
- Comfort food at its finest. Forget your problems; there’s cheese involved.
- You can literally make a double batch and eat it for days. Or, if your family is like mine, for about an hour.
Time-Saving Hacks
- Pre-chopped everything: Yes, you *could* chop your own onion and garlic. Or you could buy it pre-chopped. Don’t tell anyone, but I won’t judge.
- Frozen broccoli is your friend: Fresh is great, but sometimes life calls for dumping a bag of frozen florets straight into the pot. Saves on chopping, and frankly, my knife skills aren’t always top-tier.
- Immersion blender for the win: No need to transfer hot soup to a separate blender (and then wash said blender). Stick that immersion blender right in the pot and blend until it’s creamy enough for your soul.
- One-pot wonder: If you’re really aiming to avoid dishes, make and serve this soup in the same pot. Spoons are optional if you have a very strong straw.
Serving Ideas
- Crusty bread: Because what’s `Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe` without something to aggressively dunk into its cheesy goodness?
- A side salad: Just to pretend you’re being healthy. You know, for balance. Don’t worry, the soup cancels it out.
- Grilled cheese sandwiches: For when you want to lean into the cheese theme *hard*. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t?
- A hearty glass of wine: Especially if the kids drove you absolutely bonkers today. Or just because it’s Tuesday.
- Honestly, sometimes a spoon is all you need. No judgment here if you just eat it straight from the pot in your pajamas.
What to Serve It With
Tips & Mistakes
Storage Tips
Store it in the fridge… if there’s any left. Cold midnight leftovers? Sometimes better than fresh.
Variations and Substitutions
Swap whatever you want—sugar ↔ honey, soy sauce ↔ tamari, or skip steps and call it “deconstructed.” It still counts.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 cups fresh broccoli florets chopped into small pieces
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream for creaminess
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot, sauté the chopped onion in a bit of oil over medium heat until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a boil.
- Add the broccoli florets and let simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth; return it to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream, shredded cheddar, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on low heat until the cheese melts, stirring frequently.