Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Name: Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 medium onion (diced); 3 cloves garlic (minced or pressed); 1 cup broccoli stems (finely diced); 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 2 cup vegetable stock (substitute chicken stock or water); 2 cups half & half (substitute whole milk); 4 cups broccoli florets; 8 ounces sharp white cheddar cheese (shredded); 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

This creamy broccoli cheddar soup is the ultimate comfort food. It's full of white cheddar cheese and tender broccoli florets. I love it topped with homemade croutons or served in a bread bowl! It's hearty, filling, and the perfect cozy soup for an easy weeknight dinner!

Updated at: Wed, 22 Oct 2025 19:27:33 GMT