Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Name: Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free); 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups whole milk (or half & half for extra richness); 3 cups fresh broccoli florets, chopped into bite-sized pieces; 1 large carrot, shredded or finely diced; 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional) for extra flavor

8 steps

Prep:15minCook:30min

Rich, creamy soup loaded with tender broccoli and sharp cheddar. An easy, cozy one-pot meal with a simple roux base, ready in about 45 minutes.

Updated at: Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:30:53 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories239.7 kcal (12%)

Total Fat17.5 g (25%)

Carbs10.5 g (4%)

Sugars4.8 g (5%)

Protein11 g (22%)

Sodium883.5 mg (44%)

Fiber1.2 g (4%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

4 tablespoonsunsalted butter

¼ cupall-purpose flour

or cornstarch for gluten-free

4 cupschicken broth

2 cupswhole milk

or half & half for extra richness

3 cupsfresh broccoli florets

chopped into bite-sized pieces

1carrot

large, shredded or finely diced

2 cupssharp cheddar cheese shredded

¾ teaspoonsalt

or to taste

½ teaspoonblack pepper

¼ teaspoonpaprika

optional, for extra flavor

Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4–5 minutes, until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.

Step 2

Stir in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly, to form a roux.

Step 3

Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until smooth.

Step 4

Add the milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring often.

Step 5

Add the broccoli and carrot. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, until the broccoli is tender.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the cheddar cheese, a handful at a time, until melted and smooth.

Step 7

Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Taste and adjust as needed.