The Best Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Name: The Best Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 yellow onion ($0.70); 1 lb. broccoli ($1.97 (1 lb. before trimming off stalk)*); 2 carrots ($0.23); 4 Tbsp butter ($0.40); 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour ($0.04); 2 cups chicken broth ($0.26**); 2 cups whole milk ($0.36); ½ tsp smoked paprika ($0.05); ¼ tsp garlic powder ($0.02); ¼ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked, $0.02); ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper ($0.02); 6 oz. sharp cheddar cheese (shredded, $1.27)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:40min

This easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe is chock full of colorful, chunky vegetables in a rich and cheesy broth for a totally meal-worthy soup. Step-by-step videos can be seen below the recipe card.

Updated at: Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:08:33 GMT