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Easy Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup

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It's no secret I love soup. Doesn't matter what time of year it is, I will eat it! When Christine and I were planning a way to surprise Katie (she's having her first baby next month!), all I could think of was broccoli. I know Katie loves broccoli…I was thinking about doing a quiche but when I thought of combining broccoli and cheese…I thought of Panera. I love Panera Bread's broccoli cheddar soup and thought maybe, maybe just maybe I can make a quick version of their soup.

Easy Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup from thelittlekitchen.net

Chop the broccoli into florets. I like big pieces of broccoli in my soup but if you like them smaller, feel free to chop them even smaller.

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Prep the onions and the carrots.

Easy Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup from thelittlekitchen.net

I cook the onions and carrots in the melted butter.

Easy Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup from thelittlekitchen.net

After bringing the cream and broth to a boil…add potato flakes. This is my secret ingredients for soups lately. Love love this trick. It thickens it just a little bit and gives it a nice full flavor. Then, add the broccoli and the cheese.

Easy Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup from thelittlekitchen.net

And it's pretty darn close and so good! Serve with some bread or a salad and it's the perfect, quick and easy soup for busy families!

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Easy Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 to 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup 1/2 stick unsalted butter
  • 1/2 small onion, diced small (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced small (about 1/2 cup)
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 quart plus 1 can, 14.5 ounce chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup instant potato flakes
  • 3 to 4 heads of broccoli, cut into florets
  • 3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for topping

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large French oven over medium heat. Add carrots and onion and cook for 4 minutes. Add salt and pepper.
  • Add chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a boil and allow to boil for 5 minutes.
  • Add potato flakes and stir. Simmer for about 3 minutes.
  • Add broccoli and cheese and return heat to medium and cook for another 10 minutes minutes. Season salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with cheese.
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To Katie: I hope this was a surprise! Congrats to you! 🙂

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    2. Nellie says

      This soup looks delicious. I have just one question. Do you know if this soup freezes well, after it has been cooked?

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    4. Meghan says

      Julie, this looks incredible! I’m just looking through all your recent posts & I always love your photos, but they’re looking beyond!! This soup is the perfect recipe to get through the last of the cold weather! Can’t wait to try it!

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    10. Melissa says

      My Grandma’s favorite soup was broccoli-cheddar but I’ve never learned to make it. I always thought the recipe would be much harder. Thank you Julie- this looks delicious 🙂

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    25. Katie says

      Oh Julie–I love this recipe. I can eat soup year round too! How did you know I’ve been eating Panera’s broccoli and cheese soup up like a mad lady for the past 9 months! Happy coincidence! 🙂 Thank you for helping organize the surprise shower. What a lovely surprise to wake up to this morning! 🙂

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    30. Samantha says

      I love this soup. It is a must when eating at Panera! I make a pretty good homemade version as well! Thanks to you and Christine for hosting and organizing this awesome surprise for Katie and Jon!

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    33. Wanda @MySweetZepol says

      Julie, I love Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup and always wanted to try it, but was intimidated. You have shown me how easy it really is to make, Thanks, I will definitely make this for a week night. Like tonight.

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