Our family loves this creamy, cheesy broccoli chowder. It really is the best broccoli cheese soup I have ever had. It’s extra delicious served in a bread bowl or with crusty bread on the side!
This is one of my daughter’s favorite soups. She is always so happy when I make it for dinner. One time, I made it for a church Fall Festival. We were supposed to bring chili for a chili cook off competition, but I’m not a big fan of chili. So I brought this soup instead! The whole thing was devoured. I guess maybe there were other people who didn’t want chili that night too :). So go ahead, give it a try. I promise you won’t be disappointed with this soup (if you like cheese, broccoli and yummy things that is).
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh broccoli
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup plus 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Makes 6-8 servings
How to make the best broccoli cheese soup
- Step 1: Cook broccoli just until slightly soft. You don’t want it to be mushy because it will still cook in the soup a little bit more. Drain and cut into small pieces. Set aside.
- Step 2: Sauté onion in the 1/4 cup butter in a small fry pan until soft. Set aside to cool.
- Step 3: In a large pot prepare a white sauce by melting 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Stir in the 1/2 cup flour and well blended. I often use a whisk for this part so that there aren’t any flour chunks. Gradually stir in the milk, chicken broth, and salt. Stir frequently until mixture reaches a boil. Cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- Step 4: Add broccoli and onion.
- Step 5: Stir in cheese.
- Step 6: Cook briefly over medium heat. Don’t bring it to a boil again!
- Step 7: Serve or keep warm over low heat.
Store any leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days.
How to serve
This soup is delicious in bread bowls or with my yummy European bread on the side. You can find my easy European bread recipe here!
Enjoy our family’s and my daughter’s best broccoli cheese soup! Let me know what you think!
~ Rachel
The Best Broccoli Cheese Soup
This comfort soup is creamy, cheesy, and pairs well with crusty bread or bread bowls!
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh broccoli
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup plus 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook broccoli just until slightly soft. Drain and cut into small pieces. Set aside.
- Sauté onion in the 1/4 cup butter in a small fry pan until soft. Set aside to cool.
- In a large pot prepare a white sauce by melting 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Stir in the 1/2 cup flour and well blended. Gradually stir in the milk, chicken broth, and salt. Stir frequently until mixture reaches a boil. Cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- Add broccoli and onion.
- Stir in cheese.
- Cook briefly over medium heat.
- Serve or keep warm over low heat.
