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    Broccoli Cheese Soup

    Published: Oct 7, 2015 by Stephanie 10 Comments

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    Broccoli Cheese Soup is loaded with lots of broccoli making it the perfect tasty, healthy soup. Oh and don't forget all that wonderful cheesy goodness. Vegetarian and Gluten Free.

    Broccoli Cheese Soup

    I've really been into making a lot of different soups lately. And Broccoli Cheese Soup is one of my favorite soups I've been making a lot of recently.

    Broccoli Cheese Soup is a tasty, healthy soup loaded with broccoli and cheese. Perfect for dinner or lunch. Vegetarian and Gluten Free.

    I guess with the cooler weather and all the rain we've had it just felt like soup weather. Of course I do make soups year around since I love them so much. Rain or shine there is nothing like a tasty bowl of homemade soup.

    Broccoli Cheese Soup

    Once you've started making your own soups you'll never buy the stuff in a can again.

    Broccoli Cheese Soup is pretty much a favorite with about anyone so you can't go wrong with serving this. Who doesn't love Broccoli and Cheese?

    Well, maybe as a child I remember it not being one of my favorite things...What is it with kids and broccoli or vegetables for that matter?

    Broccoli Cheese Soup

    Do your children like broccoli? If not, make this Broccoli Cheese Soup and I feel like you'll win them over 🙂

    So if you really start getting into making your own soups you'll probably find that an immersion blender  comes in handy. It's so much easier to be able to just blend everything right in the pan.

    You can find them in all price ranges but I think I got one for under $25 dollars and it's more than earned it's keep.

    Hope you Enjoy the rest of your week and get a chance to try this Yummy Broccoli Cheese Soup!

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    Broccoli Cheese Soup

    Course Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour
    Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
    Servings 6 -8 servings
    Author Stephanie

    Ingredients

    • 16 ounces of frozen broccoli florets
    • 1 medium onion chopped
    • 3 cloves of garlic chopped
    • 2 tbsp. butter
    • 1 tbsp. cornstarch
    • ¾ cup half & half
    • ¼ cup plain greek yogurt *
    • 4 cups vegetable broth
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 tsp. garlic powder
    • ½ tsp. onion powder
    • 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
    • 4 ounces monterey jack cheese shredded
    • salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Melt 1 tbsp. butter over medium high heat
    • Saute onion, and garlic over medium high heat about 7-8 minutes
    • Add broccoli florets, vegetable broth, water, garlic powder, onion powder, salt & pepper
    • Bring to boil then reduce heat to medium high
    • Simmer 15-20 minutes
    • Remove broccoli mixture from heat and allow to cool about 10-15 minutes
    • Meanwhile in medium sauce pan melt 1 tbsp. butter with cornstarch till you form roux
    • Add half & half, greek yogurt, and stir until slightly thickened
    • Set aside
    • Once cool carefully mix broccoli with your immersion blender to the consistency you like
    • I sometimes leave some chunks of broccoli in mine or I'll add some fresh broccoli after I've combined it
    • Add half & half mixture to broccoli and put back on medium high heat
    • Simmer another 15-20 minutes until heated through
    • Taste for salt & pepper
    • Add dash of cayenne pepper
    • Add grated cheese and stir over medium low heat until cheese is completely melted
    • I usually let it continue to simmer over low heat another 10 minutes

    Notes

    Can top with sour cream or greek yogurt if you like. But great on it's own.
    *can substitute sour cream for greek yogurt
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    Comments

    1. kitchnwhisperer

      November 14, 2016 at 1:40 am

      This sounds delicious and such comfort food for a cold day.

      Reply
      • Stef

        November 14, 2016 at 2:14 pm

        Thanks and love a big bowl of soup on a cold day!

        Reply
    2. Everyday Sarah Jane

      November 14, 2016 at 12:54 am

      Broccoli Cheese soup is ALWAYS a hit, but I'm loving that you use cheddar and Monterey Jack...what an awesome combination of flavor!

      Reply
      • Stef

        November 14, 2016 at 2:13 pm

        Thanks and yes it is.

        Reply
    3. jacquee | i sugar coat it!

      November 13, 2016 at 11:41 pm

      Nothing quite like homemade soup, is there! This looks deliciously colourful!

      Reply
      • Stef

        November 14, 2016 at 2:12 pm

        Agreed Jacquee..Thanks!

        Reply
    4. Delicious Everyday

      November 13, 2016 at 11:21 pm

      I always feel like soup when it's cold. This looks like the perfect soup for those cold days when you really need comforting.

      Reply
      • Stef

        November 13, 2016 at 11:27 pm

        Same here. Nothing like a warm, hearty bowl of soup on a cold day.

        Reply
    5. awayfromthebox

      November 13, 2016 at 11:18 pm

      Broccoli Cheese Soup is my favorite! I keep telling myself that I need to get a new immersion blender (mine crapped out ages ago) so now I have something pushing me to do it! This looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Stef

        November 13, 2016 at 11:27 pm

        Thanks! Yeah I definitely would be lost without my immersion blender.

        Reply

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