Ultimate Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipes

ULTIMATE BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Saute onion in butter. Set aside.
• Cook melted butter and flour using a whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir constantly and slowly add the half-and-half (this is called making a roux). Add the chicken broth whisking all the time. Simmer for 20 minutes.
• Add the broccoli, carrots and onions. Cook over low heat till veggies are tender for 20-25 minutes. Add salt and pepper. The soup should be thickened by now.
• Pour in batches into osterizer (blender) and puree.
• Return to pot over low heat and add the grated cheese; stir until well blended. Stir in the nutmeg.
• This soup can be easily doubled.

BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• In a stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until softened. Stir in broccoli, and cover with chicken broth. Simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Reduce heat, and stir in cheese cubes until melted. Mix in milk and garlic powder.
• In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into water until dissolved. Stir into soup; cook, stirring frequently, until thick.

EXCELLENT BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, and mix in the flour. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Mix in the chicken stock and milk, and season with salt and white pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer about 10 minutes.
• Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the broccoli in the boiling water, and cook 2 minutes, or until just tender. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside.
• Gradually mix the processed cheese and Cheddar cheese into the large pot until melted. Mix in the broccoli. Continue cooking about 5 minutes.

BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Remove 2 cups of the broccoli florets, cut in half, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet cut-side down and bake until the florets begin to crisp and turn slightly brown.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle the flour on top. Stir to combine and cook until the flour is absorbed and smells lightly toasted, 1 minute or so. Add the milk and half-and-half. Add the nutmeg, then the broccoli, a small dash of salt and plenty of black pepper. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Simmer until the broccoli is tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in the cheese and allow to melt.
• Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve the soup as is, mash with a potato masher to break up the broccoli a bit, or transfer to a blender in two batches and puree completely. (If you puree in a blender, return the soup to the heat to heat back up. Splash in some chicken broth if needed for thinning.) Garnish with the toasted broccoli or grated cheese and serve.

THE BEST BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the flour and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes, then gradually whisk in the half-and-half until smooth. Add the chicken broth, broccoli, bay leaves, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and few grinds of black pepper Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the broth has thickened and the broccoli is very tender, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prick the potato all over with a fork and put on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until tender, flipping halfway through, about 6 minutes. Let cool, then peel. Use a fork or potato masher to mash until crumbly.
• Reserve 2 cups of the soup in a liquid measuring cup and discard the bay leaves. Let the remaining hot soup cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender, filling no more than halfway. Add the mashed potato. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until very smooth.
• Stir the pureed soup and reserved 2 cups of soup back into the pot. Whisk in the cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into serving bowls and top with more shredded Cheddar.

ULTIMATE BROCCOLI-CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
• Spread the broccoli out on the prepared pan, and season with 1⁄4 teaspoon salt and 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper. Bake at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender and beginning to brown on top but still firm.
• Meanwhile, add the potatoes, 3 cups (720g) water, onion, and 1⁄2 teaspoon salt to a pot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the cashews, tomato sauce, yogurt, vinegar, paprika, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, remaining 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper, and, if desired, cayenne and nutritional yeast to a high-powered blender or food processor (see Note), and blend until completely smooth. Scrape the sides as needed. Set aside.
• Once the cooked potatoes are tender, immediately remove the pan from the heat. Add the potato mixture, including the water, to the blender. Blend until completely smooth. Be careful not to overblend or the starch in the potatoes will release too much and make the texture too glue-like. You only need to blend until just combined. Taste and add more salt or spices, if desired.
• Pour in bowls and top with the roasted broccoli. Garnish with cubed bread and fresh green onions, if desired.