Easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe requires minimal ingredients and can be ready in about 30 minutes. A classic comfort food the whole family will love that's perfect for busy weeknights.

A comforting bowl of broccoli cheese soup that's so easy to prepare on the stovetop and is both vegetarian and gluten-free.

Looking for an instant pot or crock pot broccoli cheese soup recipe? Then try my Instant pot broccoli cheddar soup ( with instructions included for cooking in the crock pot).

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• Why you'll love this recipe
• Notes on ingredients
• How to make broccoli cheddar soup
• What to serve with broccoli cheese soup?
• Storage
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Why you'll love this recipe

• Quick, easy to make on the stovetop in about 30 minutes.
• A one pot broccoli cheddar soup the whole family will love.
• Creamy broccoli soup loaded with lots of healthy nutrients.
• Vegetarian, gluten free and under 10 ingredients.

Notes on ingredients

• Broccoli- Use fresh broccoli in this recipe or swap with frozen broccoli florets.
• Carrot- Peel and chop the carrots to ensure even cooking. Carrots add natural sweetness to the soup.
• Butter- Use unsalted butter
• Onion- Sautéing the onion is recommend for this soup. Use yellow onion or you could substitute with red or sweet onion if needed.
• Garlic- finely mince the garlic.
• Vegetable broth- Use a low sodium vegetable broth.
• Cornstarch- Use a non gmo cornstarch.
• Cream cheese- Use a full fat cream cheese
• Half & half cream- Can substitute with whole milk it just won't be as creamy.

How to make broccoli cheddar soup

{full directions are in the recipe card below}

1. Melt butter on stovetop over medium heat and add diced onion and minced garlic.
2. Cook until translucent about 1-2 minutes.
3. Add chopped broccoli florets, carrots and vegetable broth to pot, bring to simmer and continue to simmer about 15-20 minutes till veggies are tender.
4. Remove from heat and using an immersion blender pulse soup till you get desired consistency.
5. Stir in cornstarch and water and simmer till soup starts to thicken slightly 2-4 minutes. Turn off heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese.
6. Serve immediately or cool completely and store in airtight container in the fridge.

What to serve with broccoli cheese soup?

1. Bread is always a great option to serve with this soup. We love to serve it with these low carb almond flour biscuits. Garlic bread is always delicious served with this soup.
2. A simple green salad with a light vinaigrette.
3. Potatoes- potato wedges, tater tots, or serve this soup over baked potatoes.
4. A simple grilled cheese sandwich also pairs well with this soup. Or fancy the grilled cheese up with two different kinds of cheese and caramelized onions.

Storage

Broccoli cheddar soup once completely cooled can be stored in airtight containers in the fridge for 4-5 days!

For longer storage it can be frozen in freezer safe containers or bags.

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Until next time- xoxo

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Updated post from October 2015