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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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  2. My mom’s family has a Christmas morning tradition of serving a breakfast casserole that began long before I was born and is one that still continues. The breakfast casserole recipe is ONLY made on christmas morning and as generations grow up the honor of making the casserole gets passed down. Honestly, for most of us it isn’t even about the quality of the recipe or casserole – there are a number of things I could easily change to make it better – it is all about the tradition of making it the same way and sharing warm breakfast casserole with those we love on Christmas morning each year.

  5. I usually look for recipes online, but Ree’s books have to be held in one’s hand, and browsed through while sitting in front of a fire with a nice cup of tea. The photos are every bit as good as the recipes! By the way, I have made this soup many times, and it is so delicious. Don’t be afraid to add the nutmeg, it really adds something special!

  10. I love the Pioneer Woman! and I’m intrigued with your website. Thanks for the drawing entry.

  11. My favorite Holiday recipe is the Green Bean Casserole 🙂 Thank you for my entry..

  12. The one constant recipe make without changing sweet salad. Sour Cream, mini marshmallow, pineapple and bananas.

  13. My families favorite Holiday recipe is a tie between Russian Tea Cakes and Home made Stuffing! 🙂

  14. My favorite recipe is Broccoli-Cheese Casserole, very simple with Velvetta cheese, cream of chicken soup, broccoli, and rice. I’m asked to bring it to all events!

  15. My mom and I always cooked Thanksgiving dinner together for the whole family as me and my sister were growing up. I’m 45 now and still call her every year to make sure I’m making her famous PUMPKIN ROLL CAKE like she always did…..the BEST EVER. Just like my mom!!

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