Cook mixture about 1 minute, whisking often. Only  15 minutes of prep required to make this veggie packed soup. Made this in my dutch oven pot on the stove today. Nothing beats a warm and comforting soup this time of the year! Luckily I still have some at home because she was already asking for more. I have now made this recipe twice; slow cooker method. Let broth/half and half mixture cook for a minute or two, whisking often, making sure no flour lumps remain. Frozen broccoli will likely be too mushy and watery! This recipe is a definite keeper! I didnât blend the entire soup, only about 1/3. Can I use Heavy cream I don’t have milk or half and half? I used milk I didnât have half and half , I didnât have mustard of any kind so didnât use that but added a bit of poultry seasoning and that always adds a bit of coziness to a soup! I hope you enjoy this soup as much as I have over the years. This recipe was great! Instead,  I set a bowl of grated cheese on the table so each member could take as little or as much as they wanted for their portion. Use a 24-ounce bag of frozen broccoli florets or 6 cups of fresh broccoli florets. I wonât make any other broccoli soup.Â. I added additional salt, pepper, and paprika after it cooked because it seemed too bland for me. Did not have half and half so used heavy whipping cream. The lid traps all the heat and steam in. Tried the crock pot way, one whole yellow onion was waaaayyyyy too much. Will make this again!Â, Excellent recipe!! A family favorite for sure! The second time I doubled the seasonings and added fresh pepper. I will def be making this again and will use this recipe again as the base recipe. No need to go out to a well known bread company, this copycat broccoli cheddar soup is incredibly smooth, rich, and full of great broccoli cheese flavors!  Next time, I would increase the spices.Â. This soup takes just 15 minutes to prep and is made in just one-pot for super easy prep and cleanup! Add additional butter and flour, then whisk. Cook about 1 minute. Our Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe has taken quite a few years to get right: taste, flavour and consistency. Is it okay if i dont blend the soup or will that ruin it? This is an amazing soup!!! Alterations: I didn’t have a yellow or white onion on hand so I used some scallions, I used minced garlic instead of garlic powder, and I cut up a yellow bell pepper and sautéd it with the scallion. Add 1 Tbsp butter to dutch oven and heat over MED heat. I plan on making this tonight for dinner, I’m excited! I will increase the other spices, as well. My daughter is a vegetarian I use vegetable broth o my. Definitely a keeper and will be on my frequent meal rotation.Â. *Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used. Omg!! Looking for nutrition information. With all of that cheesy yummy soup, this will get kids eating their veggies. Continue with remaining chicken broth and half and half, pouring slowly and whisking as your pour. How to Make Broccoli Cheddar Soup â Step by Step Step 1: Sauté onions and carrots in olive oil over medium heat ⦠Try my skinny broccoli cheese soup recipe instead! This was fabulous I should of doubled it ! Wonderful and decadent! Plan on making in Dutch oven then transferring into large crockpot. I subbed Pacific No-Chicken broth for the chicken broth. If you like Paneraâs broccoli cheddar soup, this blows the pants off it. I cooked mine in a pressure cooker. And watch videos demonstrating recipe prep and cooking techniques. Cheddar and broccoli are perfect combination. I like to use a good sharp cheddar, but you can use whatever you have on hand. My daughter loves this recipe too. everything is easy to make and absolutely delicious. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. I’ve been tweaking this recipe for years you guys. So. I’m sure it would have been amazing if the onion didn’t over power it. My family loved it (and they’re not “creamy” soup eaters)! I'm Amanda... a wife, mother of two rambunctious kiddos, photography nerd, and bacon lover! Thank you for sharing. Im 13, and even this recipe was easy for me. Brrrr. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. This woukd be awesome with avacado added! I followed the recipe and it turned out soupy! I think noodles would be yummy in this soup! I’m addicted to 30 quick and easy meals, so this soup looks perfect to me! I’ve never been really great at cooking (I’m only 23) and wanted to start learning to cook better. A pinch or so of more salt. Absolutely Amazing! I got the same reading. But this recipe got a thumbs up from all 6 in my family, even those of us that dislike broccoli!! I put the spices in with the flour to bring out the flavor some more, and added a dash of cayenne. When hot, add oil and butter. Thank you so much! I think I would increase the amount of spices next time (there will definitely be a next time). This looks delicious! About 30 minutes before serving, add half and half and cheese, stirring well. Â, Because the onions have plenty of time to soften during the longer crockpot cooking time ð. ), totally couldâve just done all whipping cream and would have been just fine. Slowly pour in about a cup of chicken broth, whisking as you pour. Will adding the half and half help? Will not try again. In a heavy bottomed stock pot or dutch oven, melt the butter then cook the onions over medium low heat until tender - 8 to 10 minutes. Itâs delicious. Just stumbled upon this recipe and made it tonight, it was good and super easy! Your recipe sounds delicious! The soup didnât have any flavor,  I followed the recipe exactly. Next time I’ll grate the carrot instead of chopping into small pieces. It wasnât thick at all (but not watery either! Honestly you don’t even have to puree the soup if you like it chunkier, but if you like it smoother, again, you have a few options. My personal favorite method is to use an immersion blender, which you can use right in the pot! Or you can transfer some of the soup to a traditional blender, just be careful, since the soup is hot. will follow your page for sure. Im definitely making this again!!!! Read our. Let the pressure release naturally, then stir in half and half and cheese until cheese is melted. I’ve tried a few broccoli cheddar soup recipes but this is by far my fav! Add paprika, garlic powder, dry mustard, salt and pepper, stir. Also will it be okay to use the immersion blender with the potatoes in it? Transfer the frozen soup to your refrigerator when youâre ready to use it, then let it thaw completely. Then I added the half and half and cheddar and, once the cheddar was melted, served. Discard the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if needed, but err on the cautious side with the salt because the cheese will add a bit. Would this change the flavor too much? I plan on trying it with different side options. Melt butter in a large stockpot then stir in onion, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. If you try it, I’d love to know how it turns out! window.__mirage2 = {petok:"14ce3418cc1bbb126331da241dda4f80fe308db0-1610328667-1800"}; If changing the recipe serving quantity, the recipe plugin will change the ingredient values for you, but it does NOT change the written instructions, those are manually added and not subject to a slider/button. Bring to a simmer, stirring regularly, then stir in broccoli. I began by making a roux with the flour and butter, then adding the onions and sweating/sauteing. this soup is soooo good!  Will definitely make againÂ. If you prefer your soup more seasoned, you can always add more seasonings when you taste and adjust the seasonings in step 6. I didnât have mustard powder and the instructions said I could use regular mustard but I was sure if that legit meant mustard out of the fridge so I omitted it. Thank you! Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add grated cheddar cheese a handful at a time, stirring to melt the cheese into the soup after each handful. It should last 3-4 days. Melt butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Absolutely fantastic. Now that you're here, stay a bit, browse a few recipes, and let's get cookin'! Will be trying this again! Itâs a keeper, I didnât have to change a thing with the recipe.Â. As always, you can taste and season per your tastes, as everyone has different tastebuds ð. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until the ⦠Even my picky eaters loved it. Curdling in a cream soup usually occurs when the milk or cream is added at too high of a heat. â¨. Sprinkle in flour and whisk for 60 seconds. Def my new go to broccoli cheese soup recipe ! I love that you put veggies in this. I”m sad that soup season is almost over! It was cooked perfectly. Was craving broccoli soup but had more cauliflower in the fridge than broccoli. I did double the spices and only blended half the soup since we like big chunks of broccoli in our soup. We LOVE this soup at our house!! If you’re looking to bulk the meal up with a couple of side dishes or extras, here are some yummy ideas! This creamy velvety soup is much better than Paneraâs broccoli cheddar soup and can be made in under ⦠Cut your fresh broccoli florets into small pieces, and try to remove as much stem as possible. cans chicken broth 1 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese. I blended most of the larger broccoli pieces tho.  This is my second time making it. Many. Sprinkle the flour over and stir well. Filed Under: Lunch, Main Dishes, Recipes, Soups & Stews, Vegetarian, Sign up to get recipes delivered to your inbox and our Free All-Stars e-cookbook, Email (optional) Include to be notified of replies, We're Trevor and Jennifer, we live in Raleigh, North Carolina with our 70lb lap dog, Teddy. I followed the Instant Pot instructions and npr for 18 minutes, then a quick release. So creamy and so rich , I absolutely love this recipe !! Slowly whisk in broth, then stir in the half and half. Hi! onion, chopped 1/2 c. flour Salt to taste Pepper to taste 2 c. milk 2 (13 3/4 oz.) Your best bet would be to copy the ingredients into your favorite online nutritional calculator. . As you incorporate the milk and broth into the cooked onion and flour mixture, keep the heat at medium and stir continuously with a whisk. If it’s still not thick enough, try adding a bit more cheese. Press Saute and cook butter and onion until onions are soft. This looks so good! The soup turned out very good, however; I did get a burn notice on my instant pot when cooking it. You will have to extrapolate that multiplication to any amounts listed in the instructions. Itâs more like a cream soup with a hint of cheddar. Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup is ready in less than 30 minutes! I’m definitely game to try this recipe out. I will find a different recipe and hope that itâs good!  Also used 1/2 regular cheddar and 1/2 sharp..  Wonder if there is a way to lower the calories a bit? I’m sorry you didn’t find this recipe very flavorful. I planned on only blending half the carrots and broccoli so I should have cooked them longer in the beginning to really soften them more. You can add more liquid if you like, but I find that the vegetables cook just fine in the slow cooker, even if they’re not fully covered. Thank you!!! My 4th time since quarantine. This is my go to recipe for broccoli cheddar soup. The texture was very similar to Panera, with small pieces of broccoli and carrots. Yellow Onion, Carrot, and Celery â the classic veggie blend to add flavor, texture, and nutrients! Once it thaws, the texture won’t be the same. [CDATA[ Add the minced garlic, paprika, mustard, and cayenne pepper to the ⦠(*not tested). Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or HIGH for 3-4 hours. I only had heavy whipping cream so I added 1.5 cups and 1/2 cup of regular milk because I was worried about the whipping cream making it too thick. It was good and I will definitely make it again, just less onion next time. *Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions. Started with using Dutch oven. I can’t wait to try this recipe!! Let simmer. Thanks! Looking for a lightened-up version? This easy broccoli soup takes very little time to make, and it makes an excellent lunch soup to serve with half a sandwich or a salad. my question is the liquid isnât even above the vegetables. Stir in additional butter and allow to melt. Butter â used to cook the veggies to provide a deep, rich flavor. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. My husband thought the broccoli was flavorless but I donât think you want a super broccoli flavor going on. Yum! I love your site. //]]>, Recipes Soups & Stews Broccoli Cheddar Soup. I used frozen chopped broccoli and shredded carrots chopped finely and didnât need to use an immersion blender. Soup! Some form of this recipe has been on the blog since 2014, and this version takes the cake! Deliciously creamy, thick and rich, with the perfect mixture of smoothness and texture and loaded with broccoli cheddar flavors. You simply can’t go wrong! Iâve never left a recipe review but this was a good one. Iâve tried other similar recipes and this one is definitely the best! Is there a way I can make this into a dip instead using my slowcooker? Making soup for potluck get together tonight for 14 adults social distancing outside on cool night. Turns out delicious every time!!  A huge hit with my family. You can try replacing the all-purpose flour with a cup for cup gluten free flour blend if you need to make this gluten free. I know my kids will love this! It looks amazing and now I can make it no matter how much time I have on my hands.Â. Use a mixture of broccoli and cauliflower in the soup if you'd like, or add some chopped fresh spinach to the broccoli. The best soup ever. I made this soup and brought it to her today, she LOVED it! It was absolutely amazing. Or should I double it? . This is in our future! Dairy (in this case half-and-half) tends to separate when frozen, so I don’t recommend storing this soup in the freezer. Select "Sauté" mode and adjust to more. Perfect for these cold days. Set your stove to âmediumâ heat.  This one is a definite keeper! Get an ad-free ebook of my most popular recipes, plus be the FIRST to know about new things coming to the site! This soup was easy to make, takes little time and is delicious. 2 thumbs up for you! Stirring the cheese in slowly creates a smooth, velvety texture! Is that okay or should I add more broth?Â, It should be okay, just use a wooden spoon to sort of push the veggies into the liquid. It’s cheesy, creamy, packed with veggies .  I was lazy and bought broccoli and carrots in a bag and microwaved them before adding to soup â Came together very quickly. I do it in my instant pot and its a household favorite. Made this last night with small variations. I loved this recipe! Have made this many times.. delicious. Creamy comfort in a bowl with tender broccoli, Cheddar cheese, and SO MUCH FLAVOUR! We love food and together, we are on a mission to find all things YUMMY! Whisk flour and chicken broth together until no lumps remain, then add to slow cooker and stir to combine all ingredients. Â. Tips for making Broccoli Cheddar Soup. The soup is definitely salty and pretty flavorful. This hearty broccoli cheddar soup is loaded with mouthwatering flavors, yet uses everyday ingredients, and is ready in about 30 minutes! I was wondering what’s the best type of cheddar to use for this soup?? I will be trying more of your soup recipes and hopefully venture into some meat dishes and ones a little more complex. Mom is a really big fan of soups. If I wanted to add potato would I do that the same time as the broccoli and carrots? Thanks for sharing, even my picky eaters loved itð¥°, Whole family loved it! Do you think if I used heavy cream or 2% milk that would work instead of half and half.? This broccoli cheddar soup is sort of a copycat recipe from Panera Bread, but I honestly haven’t had that soup from there in years, so I can’t say for absolute certain if the flavors are spot on or not. THANK YOU. This Broccoli Cheddar Soup is creamy, cheesy, and made in one pot! Thank you so much! My husband and I loved it, I couldnât wait to eat the leftovers for lunch the very next day. The only things I changed was using fresh garlic instead of powder and Velveeta for my cheese (just because I like it). 8 ounces chopped fresh broccoli florets (about 4 cups) (or substitute with 4 cups of thawed, drained frozen broccoli florets) 1 large carrot, peeled and coarsely grated Pinch of sweet paprika 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard I love brocolli cheddar soup, but looking to make it more robust for the hubby, I’ve never added chicken, but I think it would be delicious ð, Easy And Very Good Recipe ! I haven’t tested it, but I don’t think it should alter the flavor too much ð. Thank you. I’ll be adding this to my favourites for sure. Will make this again. When melted, add flour and whisk together. I too found it initially bland. It looks and sounds incredible! Canât wait to try it!  I wasted a lot of time and money on this recipe. This recipe is easy, foolproof and delicious. Without testing and retesting it myself, I can’t say for certain if that would work exactly the same. This recipe was such a huge hit with my family ! The freshly chopped broccoli florets hold up better when cooked and have better flavor and texture in the soup. This recipe for broccoli cheddar soup is not gluten free, because the thickening agent in this broccoli cheddar soup recipe is all-purpose flour. Simmer until broccoli is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. I think adding the potato when you add the broccoli and carrots would be good, although you might want to cut them pretty small to make sure they can get fork tender in the 10-15 minutes. I would definitely make again! Not sure why one lady said there is no flavor I think she made it wrong. The 600 calories listed are for one serving, however, they’re an approximation. I also accidentally added 1/2 tsp of garlic powder and salt but Iâm glad I did, I think it wouldâve been a bit too bland for my taste with only 1/4. Actually, I might even want it a tad thicker next time. Very good taste! Itâs an easy soup to make and is ready in 1 hour.  Made it the first time exactly as advised. Went great with the discount sourdough bread I bought last week. Really REALLY good – definitely a keeper recipe, and super easy in the instant pot! I had been looking for a good recipe to make some at home, as opposed to buying the canned soups. Add chopped onion and saute until onions are soft and translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Your email address will not be published.  I did double the cheeseð. Add broth and broccoli. I would use slightly less liquid, use more cheese, and mix a bit of cornstarch and half and half (around 3 Tbsp of half and half plus 2 Tbsp of cornstarch) in a bowl until the cornstarch is dissolved, then stir that into the “soup”. Recipe by MyRecipes ⦠Instructions In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, saute onion and carrot in margarine or butter until onions begin to brown. Of. It turned out so good!! I am planning to make this doubled tomorrow but I was wondering what would be the best way to add chicken to the crockpot recipe? I had to add an additional 3+ cups of chicken broth so it can have enough liquid. Add onion to the pot; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. I love this soup and will definitely be making this again, very soon. I followed the size portions for the broccoli and carrots. I added more broccoli, ground pepper and more chicken broth. Turn off the heat, then stir in the cheese little by little until melted. Add broccoli, carrots, salt, paprika, garlic powder, mustard powder, and black pepper to pot. Pour in chicken broth. Excellent! About Us, This post may contain affiliate links. I will definitely make it again. Rich and cheesy, this Copycat Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe is a great addition to your weekly meal rotation. If you have any leftovers, which doesn’t happen to us very often, they’ll keep in the refrigerator about 3 days. For example: if an ingredient calls for 4 cups, and you doubled the recipe, it will automatically change to 8 cups. And I love that this version of the recipe is so quick and easy! Do you think adding some chicken would alter the flavor? Can’t wait to try your copycat! Just need to know the amount of sugar per serving. Iâm making this in the crockpot. bag frozen, chopped broccoli 1/2 c. butter 1 med. Cook the broccoli as directed on the package; set aside. Any thoughts? This soup was easy and awesome. Healthy broccoli cheddar soup packed with carrots, broccoli, garlic, and cheese. I didn’t add the cheese at all – I was concerned about lumping and clumping when reheating later. Making this right now. This broccoli cheddar soup is made with ingredients you probably already have on hand! I did and of course you can use frozen for most all things. Required fields are marked *. Without testing it myself, I can’t say for certain, but I would probably cook the noodles separately, since the soup cooks for 8 minutes, which would be too long for most noodles. Cook, stirring often, until the carrots are tender, about 10-15 minutes.â¨. 3rd time making! Yes, I’d do 2 double batches, just to make sure everything fits ð. Gradually pour milk into flour mixture while whisking constantly. When reheating, you may need to add a splash of water or chicken broth as it may thicken up. I gave some to my mom because she had been craving Panera since the quarantine. I added a few Texas Toast croutons and they were a nice addition. I believe that gourmet meals should be something we can ALL enjoy. Serve with some bread and possibly a salad, and itâs an easy, tasty meal.Â. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes (youâll likely need to lower your heat to keep at a simmer) or until broccoli is tender, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. This was amazing !!! Quick and easy to make, itâs creamy, salty and packed with bite sized pieces of broccoli creating a filling meal perfect for chilly evenings. It was good, and easy. As well as adding extra seasonings. I used a large block of Sharp cheddar cheese and shredded it myself. No need to go out to a well known bread ⦠Thank you for such a delicious soup recipe! bunch broccoli, chopped or 1 (20 oz.) This broccoli cheddar soup surpasses Bread Co. by leaps!! To reheat, just microwave or heat in a saucepan on the stove! I didn’t have half & half so I used some leftover sour cream (~1/3 c) and 1% milk. 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