Creamy Cheesy Broccoli Soup Food

THE BEST BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the flour and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes, then gradually whisk in the half-and-half until smooth. Add the chicken broth, broccoli, bay leaves, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and few grinds of black pepper Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the broth has thickened and the broccoli is very tender, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prick the potato all over with a fork and put on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until tender, flipping halfway through, about 6 minutes. Let cool, then peel. Use a fork or potato masher to mash until crumbly.
• Reserve 2 cups of the soup in a liquid measuring cup and discard the bay leaves. Let the remaining hot soup cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender, filling no more than halfway. Add the mashed potato. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until very smooth.
• Stir the pureed soup and reserved 2 cups of soup back into the pot. Whisk in the cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into serving bowls and top with more shredded Cheddar.

BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• In a stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until softened. Stir in broccoli, and cover with chicken broth. Simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Reduce heat, and stir in cheese cubes until melted. Mix in milk and garlic powder.
• In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into water until dissolved. Stir into soup; cook, stirring frequently, until thick.

EASY CHEESY CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Prepare broccoli according to directions. Drain off excess water.
• Add cream of mushroom soup and one can of milk to broccoli. Stir and heat thoroughly on low.
• Add cheese, stirring until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste. Your quick and creamy soup is ready to serve!

CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Add broccoli. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup liquid. , In another large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Whisk in flour until blended. Add the milk and cheese. Cook over medium-low heat until thickened and cheese is melted, stirring frequently. Stir in broccoli and reserved cooking liquid.

CREAM OF BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, cook the onions in the margarine until soft.
• Stir in the flour and cook (but do not brown) for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
• Whisk in the milk, reduce heat and stir occasionally.
• Meanwhile, chop the broccoli florets into small pieces, place in a small saucepan with the broth (or water) and bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until tender (about 6-8 minutes).
• As the milk mixture thickens, stir in the slices of American cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• When the broccoli is tender, add it (including the cooking liquid) to the thickened cheese mixture. Stir well to combine and serve immediately.

CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
• Add flour and cook, stirring constantly to make a very "blond" roux, about 3-4 minute.
• Add chicken stock, half and half, salt, mustard, and cayenne.
• Bring to a simmer, stirring frequently.
• Add broccoli and reduce heat to a simmer.
• Cook about 15-20 min, or until the broccoli is crisp-tender.
• Add cheddar cheese and stir to combine. Simmer until cheese melts.
• Serve with a topping of chives or scallions and a little more cheese if desired.

CREAMY BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot, add butter, onions, and garlic. Sautee over medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
• Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Slowly add beef broth and then the cream. Cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
• Slowly whisk in milk, then add in the broccoli, celery, carrots, and nutmeg.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until broccoli is tender.
• Remove from the heat and allow to sit for approximately 1 minute. When making cheese soups and sauces, adding the cheese to a mixture that is too hot can result in gritty texture.
• Add cheese, salt, and pepper, then stir until smooth.

BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Remove 2 cups of the broccoli florets, cut in half, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet cut-side down and bake until the florets begin to crisp and turn slightly brown.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle the flour on top. Stir to combine and cook until the flour is absorbed and smells lightly toasted, 1 minute or so. Add the milk and half-and-half. Add the nutmeg, then the broccoli, a small dash of salt and plenty of black pepper. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the broccoli is tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in the cheese and allow to melt.
• Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve the soup as is, mash with a potato masher to break up the broccoli a bit, or transfer to a blender in two batches and puree completely. (If you puree in a blender, return the soup to the heat to heat back up. Splash in some chicken broth if needed for thinning.) Garnish with the toasted broccoli or grated cheese and serve.

CROCK POT CHEESY CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Empty all ingredients into Crock pot.
• Cook on Low for 6-8 hours.

CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Mix country gravy mix with 1/2 cup of cool water, set
• aside.
• Bring 1-1/2 cups water to a boil.
• Pour mixed gravy and water into boiling water, whisk
• vigorously until thickend.
• Add thawed broccoli, grated cheese, parmesan cheese, and milk (more or less milk may be added until desired
• consistancy.
• Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until
• heated through.
• Pour into large soup bowls and top each with 1 tbl shredded cheese.

CAULIFLOWER BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook the cauliflower, broccoli, onion and carrot in butter until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in 1-1/4 cups milk, bouillon, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally., Combine the flour and remaining milk until smooth; add to saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat; add cheese and stir until melted. Serve immediately.

EASY CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• Place unopened broccoli pouch in vigorously boiling water in saucepan. Do not cover.
• Bring water to a second vigorous boil and heat for 16 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, melt margarine; saute onion in margarine until tender.
• Stir in flour, parsley flakes, bouillon and garlic powder until well blended.
• Add water and milk. Cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
• Stir in broccoli.

CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• In a large soup pot, saute onions and garlic until wilted.
• Add chopped broccoli and continue cooking.
• Pour broth over the top and cook until broccoli is very tender, about 30 minutes.
• In batches, process soup through a food processor or blender until almost smooth (some chunks are nice).
• Add milk and let continue cooking another 20 minutes, but be careful not to let boil or the soup will separate.
• When nice and thick, remove from heat and serve in individual bowls. Top each bowl with 1/4-cup cheddar cheese and serve with a great, big salad and whole grain bread. Makes a great dinner!