Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
Want a warm, creamy soup? This Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe is perfect! It's simple to make. You need just 30 minutes. This Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe tastes amazing.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups
- Cheese grater
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Wash the broccoli well. Cut into small pieces.
- Make them bite-sized. Set aside in a bowl.
- Melt butter in your large pot.
- Add chopped onion.
- Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add garlic. Stir for 1 minute.
- Add flour to the pot.
- Stir constantly for 2 minutes.
- This makes your soup thick.
- Don't let it burn.
- Pour in chicken broth slowly.
- Keep stirring. Add milk next.
- Mix everything well. Bring to a simmer.
- Add your broccoli pieces.
- Let it cook 8 minutes.
- The broccoli should be tender.
- Don't overcook it.
- Turn heat to low.
- Add cheese gradually.
- Stir until it melts completely.
- Add salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix well.
- Ladle into bowls.
- Serve immediately.
- Enjoy your delicious soup!
Notes
- Use fresh broccoli for best taste.
- Frozen works too if needed.
- Shred your own cheese.
- Pre-shredded cheese doesn't melt smoothly.
- Don't boil after adding cheese.
- It can become grainy.
- Add cheese slowly.
- This prevents clumping.
- Stir often while cooking.
- This stops burning at bottom.
- Use whole milk.
- It makes soup creamier.
- Taste before serving.
- Adjust seasoning if needed.