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creamy broccoli cheese soup

The BEST Broccoli Cheese Soup! It's perfectly cheesy, hearty, rich, creamy, and easy to make! Pair with bread for a cozy dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 tablespoons butter cut into 1 tablespoon pieces
  • 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • 0.4375 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3.25 cups low-fat milk then more to thin if desired
  • 14.5 ounces low-sodium chicken broth canned
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups finely chopped fresh broccoli florets packed
  • 10 ounces sharp cheddar cheese or extra sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1 ounce finely shredded Parmesan cheese
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Melt butter in pot over medium-high heat. Add in onions and cook, stirring frequently until nearly soft, about 4 - 5 minutes.
  2. Add in garlic and flour, and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. While whisking, slowly pour in milk then chicken broth. Stir in broccoli.
  4. Cook stirring constantly until mixture begins to thicken. Then reduce heat to low and allow to cook, stirring very frequently, until broccoli is tender, about 6 - 8 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in heavy cream then stir in cheddar and parmesan cheese, mixing until melted.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with more cheddar if desired.

Notes

Serve this comforting broccoli cheese soup warm with a side of crackers or crusty bread for a complete meal.