Skip to Content

Broccoli Cheese Soup

Sharing is caring!

On those chill-you-to-the-bone cold days, Broccoli Cheese Soup is my go-to soup recipe. Paired with a homemade loaf of bread, this quick and easy homemade Broccoli Cheese soup is a winter staple at our house. It is cold weather comfort food perfection. This homemade broccoli cheese soup recipe is very easy to whip up--even if you've never made homemade soup before! Eat your heart out Panera.

This easy Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe using real food ingredients--not processed food. This homemade soup rivals that of Panera and you can make it at home! Perfect for a cold weather day when all you want is comfort food.The thing I like the most about this recipe is that there aren't any weird ingredients. I almost always have the ingredients on hand, and I can use the freshest ingredients available. According to a gluten free friend, she substituted a few ingredients and was still able to enjoy this recipe on the coldest of days. The ultimate test of this recipe is that my kids will even eat it! I'd say that makes this soup recipe a winner.


Like this soup recipe? You'll love our Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup!

Easy, Homemade Broccoli Cheese Soup

This easy Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe using real food ingredients--not processed food. This homemade soup rivals that of Panera and you can make it at home! Perfect for a cold weather day when all you want is comfort food.

Perfect soup recipe for those cold, windy days!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, (chopped finely)
  • 1 stick butter
  • ½ cup flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 (32 oz cartons) Chicken Broth
  • 2 bags frozen broccoli
  • 1 lb shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. On medium heat, saute chopped onion in 1 stick of butter until onion is clear in a stock pot.
  2. Add ½ cup flour and whisk continuously until golden brown.
  3. Slowly add 2 cups of milk and whisk well. Once the flour lumps are dissolved in the milk, add 2 containers of chicken stock. Simmer about 20 minutes.
  4. Add 2 bags of frozen broccoli or fresh chopped broccoli if you prefer. Simmer up to 20 minutes or until broccoli is soft.
  5. Add ½ to 1 pound of shredded cheese, stirring until melted. (Don't add it too fast or it will be clumpy)
  6. If you need to thicken your soup, add a tablespoon of cornstarch and water in a bowl. Mix well and add it to the soup mixture. Boil for 1 minute.
  7. Serve with fresh bread.

Recommended Products

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

8

Serving Size:

1 bowl

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 407Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 19gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 527mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 2gSugar: 1gProtein: 18g

Nutrition information isn't always accurate.

This easy Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe using real food ingredients--not processed food. This homemade soup rivals that of Panera and you can make it at home! Perfect for a cold weather day when all you want is comfort food.

Sharing is caring!

Amy

Friday 11th of October 2019

Idk what I did wrong, it turned out to runny. I’ll try it again. It sounds sooo good.

Sara McClure

Friday 18th of October 2019

Occasionally, it is a little too runny for me if I try to rush it, but it thickens up the longer it sits. Also, if you want, you can mix up some cornstarch to thicken it. (If you are against cornstarch and know how to use arrowroot powder or other things to thicken soups, feel free to try that!) Hope it works out better next time. It's my go-to for soup night!

Homemade Bread Bowl Recipe | Happy Brown House

Thursday 31st of May 2018

[…] homemade bread bowl recipe is perfect for eating soup on a cold winter day. I love to eat Broccoli Cheese Soup out of homemade bread bowls. They just scream comfort food. It truly is a complete meal. No need to […]

Crockpot Chili | Happy Brown House

Tuesday 2nd of January 2018

[…] soup recipes you might like: Broccoli Cheese Soup Chicken Tortilla […]

Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup | Happy Brown House

Friday 15th of December 2017

[…] Like this soup? You’ll love our healthy Broccoli Cheese Soup! […]

Ham, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Casserole | Happy Brown House

Monday 27th of November 2017

[…] we’ve got breakfast covered, let’s work on lunch or dinner with this easy, homemade Broccoli Cheese Soup […]

Skip to Recipe