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April 29, 2025
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.
17 Ingredients
EASY
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Best-Ever Broccoli Cheese Soup
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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Add the minced garlic and mustard and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle the flour over vegetables and stir to evenly coat.
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Stream the broth and milk into the pot, stirring to dissolve the flour. Season soup with the salt and pepper, then add broccoli.
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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.
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Turn off the heat, but leave pot on the stove. Add half of the cheese in two additions, stirring after each, until completely melted.
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Mince the parsley. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with parsley. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to soup if desired.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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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.
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