Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

30-minute recipe

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 24m
Total Time: 29m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

570
Calories
45g
Fat
22g
Carbohydrate
21g
Protein
134mg
Cholesterol
1225mg
Sodium
Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Recipe Description

Looking for a delicious and satisfying soup recipe? Try this Broccoli Cheddar Soup! With just a few simple ingredients and a short cooking time, this soup delivers the biggest flavor a soup can offer. If you love Panera cheese broccoli soup, now you can easily make it at home and save a little money. Bonus? It’s even better than Panera!

Here’s how to make restaurant-style soup at home: Start with the onions. Sauté the onions in melted butter until softened and lightly golden, then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Whisk in the flour and cook until golden. Next, pour in the chicken stock and add the broccoli florets, carrots, paprika, salt and black pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes or until the broccoli and carrots are cooked through. Finally, add half & half and grated Cheddar and simmer for another minute. Serve with toasted crusty bread, and enjoy!

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Sauté onions

    5 min
    Step 1 - Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    In a Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat, melt 4 tablespoons butter and add ½ a diced onion. Sauté, stirring occasionally, about 3-4 minutes or until softened and lightly golden.

  2. 2

    Add garlic

    1 min
    Step 2 - Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for another minute.

  3. 3

    Add flour

    2 min
    Step 3 - Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    Add 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes or until golden in color.

  4. 4

    Add stock, broccoli, carrots, and seasoning

    20 min
    Step 4 - Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    Gently pour in 2 cups chicken stock and add 3 cups broccoli florets, 1 grated carrot, ½ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon paprika and bring to a boil. Once at a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer the soup for 15 minutes or until the broccoli and carrots are cooked through.

  5. 5

    Add half & half and cheese

    1 min
    Step 5 - Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    Stir in 2 cups half & half and 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese and simmer for another minute or until the cheese has melted. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    Serve with toasted crusty bread, and enjoy!

This satisfying Broccoli Cheddar Soup is easy to make with a few simple ingredients and only 30 minutes cooking time. Creamy and cheesy, this soup is just amazing. Made it? Let us know! Share a photo with us on Instagram by tagging @cookmerecipes and using the hashtag #cookmerecipes! We love seeing what you’ve made!

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Ivy
June 15, 2025
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I made this Broccoli Cheddar Soup last week and my family loved it! It reminded me of my mom's soup from when I was a kid. So easy to make too!

Gina
February 27, 2025
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Best soup ever!

Rosa Martinez
November 1, 2024
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Delícia!

Peter Johnson
September 23, 2024
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Excellent! My family loved this Broccoli Cheddar Soup. I made it last Sunday, and it was a hit at the dinner table. My kids usually avoid vegetables, but they couldn't get enough of this soup. I even caught my daughter asking for seconds, which is a rarity. Definitely a keeper.

Yvonne Carter
August 20, 2024
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I made this Broccoli Cheddar Soup for my family last night and they loved it! So easy to prep and tastes even better than the one from Panera. My kids usually don't like broccoli, but they couldn't get enough! Will definitely make again!

Maggie
July 30, 2024
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Superb! I made this soup on a chilly evening, and it really warmed my soul. The creamy cheddar and fresh broccoli were a hit with my family. Thank you for this delightful recipe!

Wanda Smith
February 25, 2024
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Wow! This soup is bomb! Made it on a rainy evening, it warmed my family’s hearts and filled our bellies. Easypeasy and tastey, honestly way better than that place we used to love. Definitely adding this to my go-to recipes!

Bella80
January 29, 2024
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Deliciosa! Me encanta como quedó esta sopa, fácil de hacer. La preparé para una noche fría, y mis amigos quedaron impresionados. ¡Definitivamente la repetiré!

Zach
January 28, 2024
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Amazing! I made this for my wife on our anniversary, and we both devoured it with big smiles!

Penny
December 19, 2023
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Superb soup. Made it for friends and they loved it.

Inés Rodríguez
October 29, 2023
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Deliciosa, fácil, favorita.

Leo
August 17, 2023
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Superb broccoli texture

Maggie
August 11, 2023
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This Broccoli Cheddar Soup is just awesome. Made it for my husband on a chilly night and he couldn’t get enough. Super easy to whip up, and the flavors are on point! Way better than Panera’s, no doubt. Thanks for this gem!

Peachy
July 28, 2023
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So good fam!

Nick
May 16, 2023
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This soup is just great! Made it last night for the kids and they slurped it up. Brings back memories of cold winter nights by the fireplace, sharing laughter and warmth.

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