30 Minute Broccoli Cheddar Soup
About this recipe
This 30 Minute Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a quick and comforting dish that packs in healthy ingredients like broccoli and carrots, all while being creamy and cheesy. It's a great alternative to the popular Panera version, and you can whip it up in under 30 minutes.
With a base of sautéed onions and garlic, thickened with flour, and finished with half & half and cheddar cheese, this soup is both satisfying and easy to make.
Ingredient notes
- You can use either low sodium chicken stock or vegetable stock based on your preference.
- For the cheese, you can opt for a block of grated cheddar or use about 2 cups of shredded cheese, whether mild, medium, or sharp.
Tips from Gimme Delicious’s video
- Make sure to whisk the flour for 1-2 minutes until it turns golden to develop flavor before adding the stock.
- Simmer the soup for 15 minutes to ensure the broccoli and carrots are cooked through, which enhances the overall texture and flavor.
Good to know
- How long does it take to make this soup?
- The total time to make this soup is 30 minutes.
- What can I use instead of half & half?
- You can substitute half & half with milk or light or heavy cream.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Gimme Delicious: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Melt butter in a large dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until softened and light gold.
- 3
Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- 4
Add the flour and whisk for 1-2 minutes or until the flour begins to turn golden in color.
- 5
Pour in the chicken stock, broccoli florets, carrots, and seasoning (salt, pepper, nutmeg).
- 6
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes or until the broccoli and carrots are cooked through.
- 7
Stir in half & half and cheddar cheese and simmer for another minute.
- 8
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 9
Serve with toasted crusty bread or in a bread bowl if desired.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- The quantity for the onion is inferred as half of a medium onion based on typical usage in similar recipes.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Gimme Delicious’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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