Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe: Soup-erb in 30 Minutes!

Hello, busy bees! Not enough time to make dinner? Between work deadlines, mom duties, who has time for fancy meals? Not this busy bee! But that doesn’t mean our loved ones deserve anything less than yummy, cozy food. That’s where my Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe saves the day! 🥦🧀

Now, getting my daughter to eat broccoli was like trying to teach a cat to swim. Her first spoonful was unforgettable, she said it was cheesy and yummy! She would always ask me to make her this soup when she’s not feeling well, a bad day at school, or during a cold rainy day. ⛈

My daughter loved it, and even my picky husband said it was “restaurant-worthy”. It’s easy to customize, add some cooked chicken, bacon bits, or even a swirl of pesto! And leftovers heat up beautifully. Broccoli stems aren’t trash! Chop them up and toss them in with the florets. They’re the good stuff and add extra flavor. 😋

Happy cooking and happy eating, busy bees! 🐝

P.S Feel free to share your own soup customizations and tips in the comments below. 🥄

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 3 cups chopped broccoli florets
• 1 cup chopped carrots (optional, but adds sweetness)
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole milk
• 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
2. Add broth, broccoli, and carrots (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.
3. While the soup simmers, make a roux (if using): melt butter in a separate pan, whisk in flour, and cook for 1 minute until golden brown.
4. Slowly whisk roux (or just flour) into the broth, stirring constantly until smooth.
5. Add milk and bring to a simmer. Gradually stir in cheese until melted and creamy.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with crusty bread, or crackers.