Easy Broccoli and Cheddar Soup (Ready in Under 30 Minutes!)
This Broccoli and Cheddar Soup is quick, comforting, and loaded with flavor. The creamy base blends perfectly with tender broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese, creating a hearty soup that’s ready in under 30 minutes and ideal for cold weather.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. unsalted butter (for sautéing garlic and onion)
- 3 x-large garlic clove (I used homegrown, you’ll need 5-6 store bough size)
- 1 small yellow onion (I used homegrown weighing 3 oz.)
- 4 tbsp. unsalted butter (for cooking flour)
- ½ cup organic all-purpose flour
- 3 cups organic half & half
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp. Mrs. Dash Seasoning
- ½ tsp. sea salt or to taste
- ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper to taste
- ⅛ tsp. black ground pepper to taste (optional, if you like the soup spicier)
- 1 tbsp. organic chicken bouillon
- 3 cups broccoli florets (I used organic and it makes a huge difference in taste)
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Rinse and chop the onion and garlic. Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets, grate the carrots, and shred the cheddar cheese. Place each ingredient in separate bowls, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside.
- Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat and melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until lightly golden, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Set aside.
- Heat a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat.
- Add 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Once melted, whisk in the flour until fully combined (about 10 seconds).
- Pour in the half & half and water. Bring to a boil while whisking constantly to prevent sticking.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the grated carrots, then add Mrs. Dash, salt, cayenne, and black pepper.
- Mix in the chicken bouillon paste and the sautéed garlic and onion. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the broccoli florets and simmer for another 8 minutes, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot.
- Stir in the shredded sharp cheddar. Once it reaches a boil, remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Notes
- Prep ingredients ahead so everything is ready when needed.
- Use sharp cheddar for the best cheesy flavor.
- Simmer broccoli for 8 minutes for perfect tenderness.
- Keep heat low when adding cheese to prevent clumping.
- Stir and scrape the pot to avoid burning the flour.
- Make extra and freeze for quick meals later.