Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup for a Cozy Dinner
Make creamy broccoli cheese soup with tender broccoli, sharp cheddar, Parmesan, milk, and cream in just 25 minutes.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter cut into pieces
- 1 cup yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 large clove garlic finely minced
- 1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 1/4 cups low-fat milk
- 1 14.5-ounce can low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups fresh broccoli florets finely chopped
- 10 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 ounce Parmesan cheese finely shredded
- to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until nearly soft, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and flour and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Whisk in the milk gradually, then pour in the chicken broth. Stir in the broccoli.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring very frequently, until the broccoli is tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream, then add the cheddar and Parmesan, mixing until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with more cheddar if desired.