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Soup is good food, but Broccoli Cheese Soup is great food! As a kid I used to run around our house singing/screaming that slogan from the Campbell’s Soup commercials. That just may be one of the silly things kids do, but in my case the sentiment really stuck as I still adore soup. When it’s cold outside, few things make me feel as good as the smell emanating from a steaming bowl of heart warming soup.

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I’m sure many have been the times when you’ve still been so hungry after finishing a good bowl of soup that you say you could even eat the bowl. Well, have you ever had soup in a bread bowl? The first time I experienced it was as a kid at my aunt’s house in Louisville and it just seemed so creative to me. The concept of having your meal in an edible bowl can really be magical for a young eater, as I found out when I presented my kids each with their own bread bowls filled to the brim with soup.

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Broccoli Cheese Soup

Soup is good food, but Broccoli Cheese Soup is great food!
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Course: Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Catherine McCord
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients  

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 heads broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • bread loaves for bowls (you can buy them at nice bakeries or Trader Joe's)

Instructions 

  • In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the flour on top of the onion, and use a whisk to work in the flour. Once it’s combined, cook the onion-flour mixture for 2 to 3 minutes. 
  • Add the milk and half-and-half, whisking constantly until combined.
  • Sprinkle in the salt, pepper, and nutmeg. 
  • Stir the broccoli florets into the soup. Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low, then simmer the soup until it’s thickened and the broccoli is tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken broth and check the consistency. The soup should be thick, but if it still seems too thick, splash in a little more broth.
  • Add the cheese and stir until melted. Serve the soup in bread bowls. 

Notes

  • For a smoother soup, use an immersion blender to puree the soup before adding the cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 518mg | Potassium: 1.296mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 3.081IU | Vitamin C: 273mg | Calcium: 667mg | Iron: 3mg
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Updated October 22, 2022 and Published November 4, 2013 by Catherine McCord

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About the Author

Catherine is a mama of three. A Kentucky girl living in California. Here’s what I know: all kids can be great eaters and mealtime must be easy. I create simple, healthy recipes the whole family will love.

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  3. We love homemade potato soup on Christmas Eve. Just love your recipes and your show. I love the step by step instructions and would love your new cookbook. It would be fun to share with my 3 granddaughters to learn how to cook. Happy Thanksgiving.

  5. Four years ago I started hosting Christmas morning brunch for my parents and two brothers. It was a family tradition that I wanted to start for my girls. I created a different tablescape every year and planned a new special menu as well. Every one would come over around 9, we would eat and then open presents. My girls never once, in all 4 years, asked to open presents before we ate. They were so excited to see the pretty decorations and the anticipation of our family coming over, that the presents were at the back of their minds. Which is exactly what I think it should be…..all about family and the beautiful gift that was given to us so long ago. All that being said, last year I merged a couple different recipes and came up with a bread pudding with spiced rum sauce, that was rather tasty! My Grandmother loves bread pudding, and she was able to come down for Christmas and share our annual brunch.
    I wanted to have a dish that I knew she would like. That is probably one of my favorite Christmas recipes, just for the fact that I will remember her being there and the special time we all shared together!

  9. Oh I can’t wait to try this, I once had gumbo in a bread bowl, it was so good to eat the bowl when I finished

  10. I really enjoy watching your show on the food network. The cookbook looks beautiful!

  12. I love Broccoli Cheese soup and I would dearly love to have this new cookbook! Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a favorite at both Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations at our house.

  13. Great recipe! Just tried it tonight and it went over really well. Even my somewhat picky 4 year old was into it! Though I do think I’ll add more broccoli next time. Thank you for posting this!

  14. My fave is pears stuffed with a cream cheese pecan filling covered with lime jello topped with marchino cherries

  15. Looks delicious! I can’t wait to make this myself. Thanks for the chance to win!

  16. My favorite is my Moms apple turkey sausage stuffing. No holiday is complete without it! I can’t wait for thanksgiving!

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