Broccoli and Cheddar Soup Recipe
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Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

By: Pam Anderson 
"A very flavorful and filling soup that can be served at lunch or supper."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (147)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 onion, cut into medium dice
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
  • 1 quart chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups whole or 2% milk
  • salt to taste
  • 8 ounces shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Melt butter over medium heat in a stockpot. Cook onion in butter until softened. Add garlic and pepper; cook for 1 minute then stir in broccoli, and stir in chicken broth. Bring to a boil and simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile whisk flour into milk until dissolved. Stir into soup stirring frequently until thickened. Reduce heat, and stir in cheese until melted and heated through.
  3. Season with salt to taste.

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 325 | Total Fat: 22.5g | Cholesterol: 66mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2008 by Joe   view full review
This was an outstanding recipe! I tweaked it a little bit, and I would highly suggest adding...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2006 by TARADAWN   view full review
This is a delicious, restaurant-quality soup that reminds me of the broccoli-cheddar from my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2008 by smang   view full review
Lovely. Choose a flavorful cheese and grate it yourself. Prepackaged shredded cheeses have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2005 by ROTTIFAN4   view full review
I decided to make this soup in hopes that it would be a great substitute for running to Panera...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2006 by What a Dish!   view full review
This was SO GOOD! The whole family loved it. Easy recipe to follow, great for my first time...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2005 by Denise K.   view full review
This is a great soup. Very very close to St. Louis Bread co./panera breads recipe. I saw a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2009 by JOSHKARENWOLFE   view full review
This was fantastic! My husband and I love Panera's broccoli and cheddar soup and thought this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2006 by Caroline C   view full review
This is so delicious! I always make it with fresh cauliflower and extra-sharp Cheddar. Fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2008 by Becca   view full review
We tried this soup and it came out great! Tastes just like Panera's
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2006 by NTRDM2004   view full review
AMAZING!!! I've been looking for a cream of broccoli soup that I like and I've finally found...

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