Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Get ready to indulge in the creamiest, cheesiest broccoli cheddar soup of your life!
Today, we’re diving into the world of comfort food, and trust me, you won’t want to miss this!. No more bland, boring soups!

Imagine a rich, velvety soup loaded with tender broccoli, carrots, and onions, all wrapped up in a blanket of creamy cheddar goodness.
To start, you’ll want to sauté those onions and carrots in some butter until they’re soft and fragrant. Then, add in some minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
Next, add in your broccoli florets and cook until they’re tender, about 5 minutes. You can also add in some chicken or vegetable broth to help the cooking process along.
Now it’s time to make the cheesy magic happen! In a separate saucepan, melt some butter and whisk in some flour to make a roux. Slowly pour in some milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until it thickens, stirring occasionally. Then, remove from heat and stir in some shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
Add the cheese sauce to the broccoli mixture and stir until well combined. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg to taste.

Finally, serve up your creamy broccoli cheddar soup in bowls and top with some crusty bread or croutons. You can also add some extra cheese on top because, why not?!
This soup is a game-changer, folks! It’s the perfect comfort food to warm up on a chilly day. And the best part? It’s ready in just 30 minutes!
So go ahead, give it a try, and let the creamy, cheesy goodness transport you to a world of comfort food bliss!
Printable Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- 1. Sauté onions and carrots in butter until soft and fragrant.
- 2. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring constantly.
- 3. Add broccoli florets and cook until tender, about 5 minutes, adding chicken or vegetable broth as needed.
- 4. In a saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux.
- 5. Slowly pour in milk while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
- 6. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- 7. Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- 8. Add the cheese sauce to the broccoli mixture and stir until well combined.
- 9. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg to taste.
- 10. Serve in bowls and top with crusty bread or croutons, adding extra cheese if desired.
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