Name: Best-Ever Broccoli Cheese Soup
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Other

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April 29, 2025

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EASY

Creamy, comforting broccoli cheese soup is simple to make and hits the spot on a cold evening, but you may find yourself making this crowd-pleaser year-round! Keep it in mind for office lunches, too. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.

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Best-Ever Broccoli Cheese Soup

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Ingredients

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WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

Finely chop the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic. Chop broccoli into 1/2-inch florets, and finely chop any broccoli stems. Set garlic and broccoli aside.

Melt the butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and salt. Saute until vegetables are softened, 6-7 minutes.

Add the minced garlic and mustard and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle the flour over vegetables and stir to evenly coat.

Stream the broth and milk into the pot, stirring to dissolve the flour. Season soup with the salt and pepper, then add broccoli.

Bring the soup to a low boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring once or twice, until broccoli is just tender, about 10 minutes.

Turn off the heat, but leave pot on the stove. Add half of the cheese in two additions, stirring after each, until completely melted.

Mince the parsley. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with parsley. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to soup if desired.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Cheese Melting Magic 🧀
Remove the soup from heat before adding cheese to prevent breaking and ensure a smooth, creamy texture. Gradually sprinkle and stir cheese for even melting.
Vegetable Prep Perfection 🥦
Cut broccoli florets into uniform, bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the soup.
Roux Mastery 🥄
When making the roux, cook the flour and butter mixture for 2-3 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste and create a rich, nutty foundation for your soup.
Broth Blending Technique 🥣
Gradually whisk chicken broth into the roux to prevent lumps and create a silky smooth base for your soup.
Texture Control 🥄
For a creamier soup, use an immersion blender to partially puree some of the vegetables, leaving some chunks for texture and visual appeal.