OH SO Good Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
Broccoli cheddar soup is one that I know many people love. Soups at this time of year are perfect for many reasons. They are easy to cook and sometimes easy to share. Cook them in a big batch and save some broccoli cheddar soup for later too.
Serve this beauty in a bread bowl and it is really a scrumptious and healthy meal. Perfect for one of those chilly Fall, or Winter Days. I love soups in the cooler months because it seems like I am always cold then. Broccoli Cheddar soup is comforting and it warms everyone up. (Even me).
OH SO Good Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup
- Ingredients:
- 6 TBSP unsalted butter
- 1 small white onion chopped
- 1/4 C flour
- 2 C heavy cream
- 3 C chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 7 - inch sourdough bread boules round loaves
- 1 bag of frozen broccoli
- 1 C of matchstick cut carrots
- 2 1/2 C grated sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Saute onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Whisk in the flour cooking until the color becomes golden, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of heavy cream if necessary to keep the flour from burning, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Slowly pour the heavy cream into flour mixture while whisking constantly. Stir chicken stock into the heavy cream mixture. Bring this to a simmer;continuing to cook until the mixture has thickened, about 20 minutes.
- Add carrots; simmer until they are tender, about 10 minutes. Add the frozen broccoli and continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Stir Cheddar cheese into vegetable mixture until cheese melts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bread bowls:
- Using a sharp knife, cut a circle into the top of each loaf, leaving a 1-inch border all around. Remove the bread top, then hollow out the middle with a fork or your fingers, leaving a thick bread shell.
- Scoop soup into each bread bowl. Serve as is or top with additional grated cheese.
What is your favourite soup this time of year?
Broccoli Cheddar Soup has me craving a ski date with my family. I can’t think of anything more perfect as an after ski lunch or dinner food. Ideal after skiing or snowboarding all day.
What’s your favourite soup?
23 Comments
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle
That looks delicious. I love to make broccoli cheddar soup, but I’ve never tried serving it in bread bowl before. I can’t wait to try this.
Cindy Gordon
I could literally dig into this right now! It is sunny out but chilly. This warm bowl of comfort soup would do the trick for me today! Looks yummy
Gwen Mulholland
I love a good broccoli and cheddar soup. With the cold weather coming it is the perfect way to warm up from the inside out.
Nikki
oh my goodness! This one is tempting. I’m always craving for Cheddar soup.
OurFamilyWorld
My oh my. I love a good broccoli soup. This looks so cheesy and yummy. I can’t wait to try your recipe.
Chubskulit Rose
My kids love brocolli soup. I will make your version nect time, looks very hearty and tasty!
loucheryl
This is one of my favourite soups BUT, I’ve never actually made it. I should try. It looks so damn good!
dee
I love , love and just love broccoli soup! There is something special about it when you eat a bowl on a cold winters night. Thank you for sharing the recipe I am going to have to try it out.
ricci
I LOVE Broccoli Cheese Soup but have never made it before! Your recipe looks delicious!!
uprunforlife
I wish that I could get away with making this soup. My family doesn’t care for broccoli. I love the bread bowl idea.
Sheena Tatum
My husband would literally go buts if I made this tonight. This looks delicious!
Bites for Foodies
Broccoli and cheddar are a match made in heaven, aren’t they?! I love that you served this in a bread bowl! What a different take on a traditional recipe!
Lori Felix
I love eating soups in the fall and winter to help warm me up. Your broccoli cheddar soup looks delicious. i can’t wait to make it.
Kim Croisant
I love a good soup in a bread bowl. With wintertime approaching, this is one of the best comfort foods I like to eat. I definitely will try your recipe this year!
rika
I love creamy soup… my son always love broccoli cheddar soup, can’t wait to try this recipe
Censie Sawyer
This is probably my favorite soup recipe. I love enjoying this after a chilly Colorado day on a weekend. My kids are growing to enjoy soup too. I will have to try your recipe, it is a bit different than mine.
Ann Bacciaglia
This is the perfect time of the year for this soup recipe. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make some this week. I know it will be a big hit with my family. It looks so delicious.
Stephanie of The TipToe Fairy
This is such a comfort food, especially during colder months. I love broccoli cheese soup.
Lynndee
This is one of my fave soups! I had one in a restaurant before and it was amazing. Thanks for the recipe. This will be on the menu this week!
Kristy @ Mommy Hates Cooking
Broccoli Cheddar Soup is one of our favorites! It is a great way for me to get the kids to eat vegetables. Who doesn’t love vegetables swimming in cheese?! I love that your recipe uses real cheese and not the processed version.
Amanda @ Adorkablii
Oh my…. This would be a soup I could eat forever! I love cheese and I love broccoli! I think once I move and get settled into the new place I am going to have to whip this up and give it a try! Make this a side dish to a meal….. Sadly my friend/roommate does not like vegetables…. She is going to make my cooking life a living hell…. HAHAHA
Marielle Altenor
That looks so good. Fall for me means soup season! I didn’t always love broccoli but with cheese everything is delicious. Fall for me means soup season!
Jenn
That looks so delicious. My favourite soup is cheddar broccoli. I would’ve never thought to serve it in a bread bowl that’s brilliant