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Broccoli Cheddar Soup topped with bacon, broccoli, carrots, and french bread
Kolby Chandler

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

5 from 3 votes
Creamy broccoli cheddar soup a classic favorite, complete with helpful tips and variations. The Perfect cozy soup for the fall.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 267
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 med sweet onion chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp Bayou City Garlic Pepper plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp salt plus more to taste
  • 1 crown broccoli chopped
  • 2 carrots grated
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese plus more for garnish
  • French bread for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and celery and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  2. Whisk in flour and let cook 1 minute. Slowly add chicken broth and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Stir in broccoli and carrots. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Let simmer until vegetables are tender, 20 minutes.
  4. Slowly add cream and bring to a simmer, then stir in cheddar.
  5. Season with salt and Bayou City Garlic Pepper and top with more cheddar. Serve with French bread.

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