Get the App

Recipes

Find a Recipe Blue Ribbon Recipes Pinch It!™ Feed Browse All Recipes

Editorial

Food Bites & Articles Videos What is a Blue Ribbon? Meet the Test Kitchen

Community

Member Recipes Groups Sweepstakes Contests Shopping

rich and creamy broccoli & cheese soup

smonfils avatar
Recipe by
sherry monfils
@smonfils
worcester, MA

My dad used to make several versions of this soup, this is one of my favorites.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For rich and creamy broccoli & cheese soup

  • 6 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 tsp
    minced garlic
  • 1 sm
    onion, chopped
  • 1/4 c
    flour
  • 2 c
    light cream
  • 3 c
    lowe-sodium chicken broth
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 1/4 tsp
    nutmeg
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 c
    broccoli florets
  • 1
    carrot, diced
  • 2-1/2 c
    shredded sharp cheddar cheese

How To Make rich and creamy broccoli & cheese soup

  • 1
    Melt butter in lg pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring for 5 mins. Whisk in flour. Whisk in light cream slowly. Whisk until smooth.
  • 2
    Pour in chicken broth. Add bay leaves and nutmeg. Season w/ salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to med-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 mins.
  • 3
    Add broccoli and carrot. Simmer another 20 mins. Discard bay leaves. Puree soup, in batches in a blender. Return to pot. Add cheese, whisk until cheese is melted.
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
ADVERTISEMENT