Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
This creamy and delicious broccoli cheese soup is the ultimate comfort food, especially when served in a bread bowl!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth
- 2 small heads of broccoli, washed and diced small
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 3½-4 cups milk
- 4 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, add chicken broth and broccoli. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- While simmering, melt butter in a large saucepan. Whisk in the flour and cook for another minute (or until golden brown). Whisk in milk and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add cheese and stir until it is all melted. Add salt and garlic pepper.
- Pour cheese sauce into the large pot and stir until well combined.
- Add more milk for a thinner consistency and add any additional salt and pepper needed. Top with bacon pieces. Serve warm.
Video
Nutrition
Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 757mg | Potassium: 578mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1694IU | Vitamin C: 136mg | Calcium: 511mg | Iron: 1mg