PREP TIME: 10 MINS | COOK TIME: 25 MINS | TOTAL TIME: 35 MINS | YIELD: 4 people
This broccoli cheddar soup has been one of my favorite go-to during cold weather. It is a thick and creamy soup packed with broccoli florets and tons of cheddar cheese. A flavor-packed and very comforting cheesy soup!
This recipe calls for only a few simple (readily available) ingredients. This soup serves four people, which is perfect for my small family. Make this amazing soup in about thirty minutes from start to finish. Ladle this soup to serving bowls and serve immediately.
I love this homemade broccoli soup. I have been making this for years. It’s very simple, but incredibly delicious! This recipe is perfect if you are searching for an easy broccoli soup recipe. Insanely good, even your fussiest eaters will love this comforting broccoli cheddar soup!
Ingredients
1 c. diced yellow onions
1/2 c. butter
3 c. chicken broth
1 tablespoon onion powder
3 c. milk
1 tablespoon garlic powder
3 c. shredded triple cheddar cheese blend
10 ounces broccoli florets, chopped
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
How to make Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Step 1: Into a large pot over medium heat, add the butter. Let the butter melt, then add the diced onions. Cook until translucent. Next, add the flour and whisk well. Continue to cook for another 3 minutes, stirring often.
Step 2: To the pot, pour in the chicken broth and stir well until the mixture has thickened. Then, add the milk and stir well before stirring in the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: To the pot, add the chopped broccoli florets and stir. Let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes over medium heat, stirring often.
Step 4: Take the pot off the heat when done and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
Step 5: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve right away. Enjoy!

Ingredients
- 1 c. diced yellow onions
- 1/2 c. butter
- 3 c. chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 3 c. milk
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 3 c. shredded triple cheddar cheese blend
- 10 ounces broccoli florets, chopped
- 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Into a large pot over medium heat, add the butter. Let the butter melt, then add the diced onions. Cook until translucent. Next, add the flour and whisk well. Continue to cook for another 3 minutes, stirring often.
Step 2: To the pot, pour in the chicken broth and stir well until the mixture has thickened. Then, add the milk and stir well before stirring in the onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 3: To the pot, add the chopped broccoli florets and stir. Let the soup simmer for about 15 minutes over medium heat, stirring often.
Step 4: Take the pot off the heat when done and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
Step 5: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve right away. Enjoy!