Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

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Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

If you love Panera broccoli cheese soup, you are going to love this creamy broccoli cheese soup recipe. It’s rich and creamy and so easy to make. It's loaded with broccoli, cheese and just a splash of cream to make this a deliciously creamy broccoli soup.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Calories: 354kcal

Author: The Carefree Kitchen

Ingredients

2 teaspoon Butter
1 medium Onion diced; white or yellow onion
2 teaspoon Garlic minced
2 lbs Broccoli cut into 1" chunks (about 2 large head or 24 ounces of frozen broccoli)
6 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
¾ teaspoon Salt
⅛ teaspoon Pepper
½ cup Cream
2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded

To Thicken Soup (if needed)

1 Tablespoons Cornstarch
2 Tablespoons Cold Water

Toppings for Broccoli Cheddar Soup

1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
½ cup Bacon Bits
2 Tablespoons Parsley finely chopped

Instructions

How to Make Broccoli Cheddar Soup

In a large stockpot, add the butter and the onion. Saute over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, until the onion begins to soften. Add the minced garlic and continue to saute until the onions start to become translucent about 5-7 more minutes.
Add the broccoli and broth and bring to a simmer. Add the salt, pepper, and continue to simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
Once the broccoli is tender, turn off the heat. Carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches (don't fill more than halfway), and blend until creamy. (Note: you can also use an immersion blender directly in the pot).
Once all of the soup has been blended and well mixed, add it back into the stockpot and stir in the cream with a rubber spatula. Return to medium heat.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, add the cold water and cornstarch and mix until well combined.
Slowly pour this cornstarch mixture into the soup while stirring. Continue to stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until the soup is thickened.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving before ladling into bowls, and top with shredded cheddar cheese, bacon bits and freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy!

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