Broccoli and Cheese Soup – Creamy, delicious and ready to go in 30 minutes! Tastes just like Panera broccoli cheddar soup and is so easy to make! Serve in a homemade bread bowl to take this broccoli cheese soup recipe over the top!
There’s something about a creamy soup recipe that is so comforting and delicious. This broccoli cheese soup is a family favorite and is so rich and flavorful. We also love chicken gnocchi soup, crockpot potato soup, chicken pot pie soup and white chicken chili.
Broccoli cheese soup
This broccoli cheese soup recipe was inspired by a little bakery that I visited in NYC. Their broccoli cheddar soup was served in a bread bowl and was my absolute favorite! So creamy, cheesy and delicious.
It also reminds me of the Panera broccoli cheddar soup. I’ve tried making it numerous times and have never seemed to get the ingredients right. But I finally perfected it and the recipe is SO delicious!
This broccoli and cheese soup is rich, creamy and perfect for a cold winter day. Heck, I’d even eat this soup on a hot summer day! It’s just that good! We served it in homemade bread bowls and my whole family absolutely loved it. We can’t wait to make this broccoli and cheddar soup again!
Ingredients for broccoli cheddar soup
After testing this broccoli cheese soup out with several different combinations of ingredients, I was finally able to perfect it! Below are the ingredients you’ll need to get started.
- Butter
- Garlic
- Flour
- Chicken stock
- Half and half
- Broccoli
- Carrots (shredded)
- Sharp cheddar cheese
- Spices: kosher salt, white pepper & nutmeg
How do you make easy broccoli and cheese soup?
Scroll down for the printable broccoli cheese soup recipe and video tutorial.
- Melt butter in a large pan over medium to low heat, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Whisk in flour and cook until golden brown.
- Add in chicken stock, half and half, salt, pepper and nutmeg and stir. Cook for 5-10 minutes (stirring occasionally).
- Then add broccoli and carrots. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Mix in cheese and stir until just combined. Serve in bread bowls or with rolls.
How do you thicken broccoli and cheese soup?
The consistency of this broccoli cheddar soup is already super thick and creamy…but if you’d like to make it thicker, you can! Just add in an extra tablespoon or so of flour (or cornstarch) and this will help the soup to thicken up even more.
How long will broccoli cheese soup last in the fridge?
This easy broccoli cheddar soup will keep in the fridge for about 3-4 days. The leftovers make the perfect comforting lunch or dinner and are even better the next day!
Can broccoli cheese soup be frozen?
Because of the creamy base, this broccoli cheddar soup doesn’t hold up that well in the freezer. The dairy included in the soup can cause separation, which will affect the consistency of the soup. I’d recommend making this broccoli cheese soup on a week where you know you’ll be able to get through the leftovers in 3 to 4 days. You can reheat the soup in the microwave or on the stove top until it’s warmed throughout.
Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1-2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1-2 cups steamed broccoli (cut into small pieces)
- 3/4 cup shredded carrots (steamed)
- 2-2 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pan, begin to melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add minced garlic and let cook for about a minute. Whisk in the flour and cook for a few minutes, just until golden brown.
- Slowly add in chicken stock, half-and-half, kosher salt, white pepper and nutmeg. Stir together and let cook for about 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the broccoli and carrots and let simmer for another 15-20 minutes.
- Mix in the cheese and stir until just combined. Serve in bread bowls or with rolls.
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I hope you love this easy broccoli cheddar soup as much as we did! Enjoy! :)
This looks yummy!
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Yummy! That looks amazing!
xxo
Yum! That looks like it will be going on the menu next week!
I hope you like it Misty…it is so creamy and delicious! :)
Love broccoli and cheese soup! Especially in a bread bowl!
I love bread bowls too…it makes eating soup so much more fun! :)
I looooove broccoli soup. Yum! Pinned.
I must make this! It looks delicious!
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It is so creamy and delicious! I hope you give it a try Pixie! :)
This sounds so delicious, I’ll be making it soon.
Looks great! My daughter loves broccoli and cheese soup, so I will be trying out this recipe! Thanks!
What type of bread is it? I want to try to find a recipe for it. Thanks.
I believe that was a sour dough bread bowl! I’ve tried this soup with many different types of bread and rolls though and they are all delicious! :)
I would love to get some great ideas from you
These recipes are really yummy , my question is , as I live in the UK , what is half and half ?
Kathy
Hi Kathy! Half-n-half is half heavy cream and half whole milk. Hope that helps, the soup is delicious!
hi, im from Australia and would love to make this recipe, but im just not sure what ‘half and half’ is??? thanks
Hi Kathryn! Half-n-half is half heavy cream and half whole milk. I use it in my morning coffee every day. :-)
Hi Jamielyn can you explain to me what half and half is. I live in Australia so what would be our equivalent.
Would love to try your brocolli / cheese soup.
Thanx Carol
Hi Carol! Half’n’half is mixture of half heavy cream and half whole milk. I put it in my morning coffee, so I keep a good supply in the house. :-)
love soups , looking forward to trying them all!!!
This soup looks so delicious. I love broccoli and cheddar cheese together. This is perfect for a rainy day.
This looks like the ultimate comfort food! I can’t wait to try it!
Hope you enjoy! It’s one of my all time favorite soups!
This is my family’s favorite soup. I can’t wait for cold weather!
One of my families favorites too!
I used to love the Panera broccoli cheese soup but haven’t had it in years now! Love to see that you’ve perfected the copy cat recipe!
Such a delicious soup! Hope you enjoy! :)
This is a perfect cozy soup for right now. For sure gonna make it in a bread bowl.
Hope you enjoy! :)
OMG! I love Panera Broccoli & Cheese Soup. I can’t wait to try this at home.
So good! Hope you enjoy! :)
Sounds so good, I am trying this soon!
Very creamy and perfect for a cold winter day.
Loved that it was healthier than so many versions but was SO good! We all gobbled it up and will make it again for sure!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Jamie! :)
Omg, so easy & delish! I was at costco & saw the broccoli cheddar soup, but passed on buying it. So glad I didn’t buy it because it reminded me of this post that I had saved, & I finally made it for dinner. The whole family devoured it & I couldn’t be happier since it was ingredients I already had on hand!
I’m so glad your family enjoyed it! Thanks for leaving a comment and review! :)