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Published: Sep 4, 2018 Michelle Boulé

Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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My boyfriend's brother swears that eating primarily soup during the cold months is the best way to keep warm. And I have to say, I'm going to trust what he says because he is a mechanic and works outside all winter long. So if he has found a way to keep warm, I'm following suit! I am partial to Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup and served with a loaf of crusty french bread.

What to eat with soup

There are many great pairings to eat with soup. I'm partial to a crusty french bread or sourdough and if i find it, a bread bowl! Other tried and true options include oyster crackers, saltines and townhouse flipsides. Some offbeat options include fresh croutons, toasted baguette and homemade crumb toppings. If you want to learn some fun facts about soup, check out the survey results Campbell's published last year HERE.

Soup is a very cost effective, easy filling meal to make. The overall cost of this broccoli cheese soup is about $15 (this is also San Francisco grocery prices, so they are very inflated from other parts of the country) and it comes out to about 6 servings. This will be a good go to recipe in January for when it's cold and we are all broke after the holiday season haha

One part of living in San Francisco that I haven't gotten used to yet is not having seasons. San Francisco is in a microclimate so it stays about 65 degrees all year long. The temperature doesn't fluctuate between seasons and even though we live in the "sunny" area, it's foggy and cold a lot of the time. Cold weather comfort food is a must, because we need it all year long! I'm ok with it because it's my favorite type of food.

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Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Michelle Boulé
Warm up this winter with a classic Broccoli Cheddar Soup. Panera made this a cold weather staple, now it's time to make it at home!
5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 509 kcal

Equipment

Chef's Knife
Wooden Spoon
Lodge Dutch Oven
Le Creuset Dutch Oven

Ingredients
 
 

  • 6 Tbsp Butter
  • 1 Onion Diced
  • 1 Cup Carrots Chopped
  • ¼ Cup Flour
  • 2 Cups Half and Half
  • 3 Cups Chicken Stock
  • 1 Head Broccoli Chopped
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 2 ½ Cups Cheddar Cheese Grated

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a large dutch oven. Add onion and carrot and cook over medium heat until softened. 
  • Mix in flour and stir to coat. Stir in half and half and chicken stock. Add broccoli, bay leaf and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf and stir in cheddar cheese. Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to blend soup together. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 509kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 21gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 647mgPotassium: 692mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5305IUVitamin C: 94mgCalcium: 490mgIron: 1.7mg
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  1. Dahn says

    September 05, 2018 at 8:06 pm

    5 stars
    I need comfort food like this too. I live in the Seattle area where 65°F is pretty standard. Creamy broccoli cheddar soup is gonna be whipped up this weekend!!

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    • Michelle says

      September 05, 2018 at 9:25 pm

      I feel ya, I'm in San Francisco and the temperature is about 65 all year round. I miss warm weather!

      Reply
  2. Claudia Lamascolo says

    September 06, 2018 at 3:38 am

    5 stars
    oh this soup looks over the top comforting and I love that how your cat is all sprawled out so cute! I love that you used half and half which will make this so much creamier!

    Reply
  3. Marisa Franca says

    September 06, 2018 at 5:06 am

    5 stars
    I'm ready for some comfort food! Creamy broccoli soup with cheddar would certainly fulfill that craving. Now, along with that I love crusty bread. I'm a dunker-- I got that from my Italian parents. That soup is going on the roster.

    Reply
  4. Veena Azmanov says

    September 06, 2018 at 5:36 am

    5 stars
    My kids would love this soup. Love the cheesy cheddar addition. Can't wait to try. Saving for later.

    Reply
  5. Kylee from Kylee Cooks says

    September 06, 2018 at 7:52 am

    5 stars
    Gah!!! Just what I need, but I'm out of carrots. This looks fantastic, Michelle! Can't wait to dig in.

    Reply
  6. Eileen Kelly says

    September 06, 2018 at 9:59 am

    5 stars
    We love soup in our house. I eat it all year long, Truly the comfort food for us. I love your recipe - so flavorful and easy to make! I will love this with some warm crusty bread

    Reply
  7. Jenni LeBaron says

    September 06, 2018 at 10:56 am

    5 stars
    I love making a big pot of broccoli cheddar soup the second the cold weather hits. There's something so comforting about a drizzly day and a warm bowl of soup! This looks like a fantastic recipe 🙂

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  8. swathi says

    September 06, 2018 at 8:31 pm

    5 stars
    This perfect soup for fall season, once the temperature get cool down. Broccoli and cheddar soup is my favorite. I will finish the bowl in one siting, so good.

    Reply

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