Broccoli Cheese Soup (5 Ingredients!) Recipe
A creamy, comforting Broccoli Cheese Soup made with just 5 simple ingredients. This easy stovetop recipe blends tender broccoli, savory garlic, rich cheddar cheese, and cream to create a satisfying and hearty soup perfect for any day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli, cut into florets
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, pre-shredded
Instructions
- Sauté Garlic: In a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat, sauté the minced garlic for one minute until fragrant. Add a little oil if needed to prevent sticking.
- Add Broth, Cream, and Broccoli: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then add the broccoli florets. Increase heat to bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-20 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Optional Step – Reserve Broccoli Florets: Using a slotted spoon, remove about one-third of the broccoli florets and set aside if you prefer some broccoli pieces in your final soup.
- Puree Soup: Use an immersion blender to puree the remaining soup until smooth, leaving some broccoli pieces out if you reserved them.
- Add Cheese Gradually: Lower the heat to low and add cheddar cheese in 1/2 cup increments, stirring constantly until each addition melts completely. Avoid high heat to prevent the cheese from seizing.
- Re-Puree and Finish: Puree the soup again for a smoother texture, if desired. Then remove the pot from heat and gently stir the reserved broccoli florets back into the soup.
Notes
- Use pre-shredded cheddar cheese for easier melting and to avoid clumping.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.
- Adjust garlic amount to taste.
- If you prefer a fully smooth soup, skip reserving broccoli florets and puree all of it.
- Keep the heat low when melting cheese to prevent oil separation or clumping.
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