Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipes
I made this broccoli cheese soup because apparently I like living dangerously — one pot, melty cheese, and a broccoli forest cannon-balled into cream. It’s cozy, forgiving, and hides veggies like a culinary magician. Also it’s the only thing that makes my kids say “yum” without a screen involved, which is basically modern parenting success.
Once my husband tried to help by “stirring” and somehow managed to fling a piece of broccoli across the kitchen like it was a tiny green frisbee. It landed on our dog, who judged us with silent, disappointed eyes while I pretended I’d meant to plate that way. The kids applauded. I laughed, cried, and then reheated the soup because reheated soup is the soup you deserve.
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Why You’ll Love This Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipes
– It’s basically broccoli in disguise: adults feel virtuous, kids feel tricked, and everyone wins.
– One-pot comfort that tolerates mistakes — burn the edge? Stir more cheese.
– Throws together faster than negotiating bedtime. Yes, that’s a low bar, but it’s still impressive.
– Great for picky eaters, post-party recovery, and pretending you planned dinner.
Time-Saving Hacks
– Use frozen broccoli because chopping florets by flashlight after work is a form of medieval penance that I don’t recommend.
– Skip making a roux properly: add a splash of cream and blend a handful of shredded cheese until it looks like you know what you’re doing. Chefs may frown, but they also have fewer dishes.
– Use an immersion blender right in the pot so you don’t have to transfer hot soup to another blender and stage a dramatic kitchen lava incident. Fewer dishes = fewer regrets.
Serving Ideas
– Crusty bread or buttery rolls for dunking. Yes, dunk like you mean it.
– Top with extra shredded cheddar and a sprinkle of paprika for drama. Your Instagram followers will be impressed.
– Serve with a crisp green salad if you want to pretend you’re balancing the cheese chaos.
– Pro tip: serve with wine if the kids drove you nuts. If they didn’t, pour it anyway.
What to Serve It With
Honestly? Anything that won’t argue back. Toasted sourdough, a simple ham sandwich, or those frozen garlic knots you keep hiding in the freezer for emergencies. If you want to be fancy, slap some garlicky croutons on top and act like you meant to.
Tips & Mistakes
– Don’t boil the soup into oblivion. Simmer like it’s a polite conversation.
– Add cheese off the heat so it doesn’t seize up and become sad curds. Nobody wants sad curds.
– If it’s too thick, add broth or milk; if it’s too thin, shred more cheese and make it your business to fix it.
– Yes, salt and pepper matter. Taste like you mean it.
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. Add cooked bacon for salty joy, swap cheddar for gruyère if you’re feeling bougie, or toss in cauliflower if you’re trying to use up sad veggies from the back of the fridge.
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Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup chopped onion
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they are translucent.
- Add the chopped broccoli and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until broccoli is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.