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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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Comments

  1. I can’t wait for Thanksgiving because my favorite food is Cranberry Salad. That’s what mom calls it, Cranberries, jello, frated orange peelings, sometimes chopped up Walnuts. Now I’m guessing what’s in it because mom always make it. The Turkey, dressing, mashed potaoes & gravy, green bean casserole, baked jams with butter & marshmallows(more the merrier), rolls.
    I can’t wait for Christmas, because I all the food. Favorite food is the Ham with potato salad, baked beans, green bean cassorle, rolls, The favorite is tons of different kind of cookies. Can you tell I love the holiday’s food.

  3. I made this soup and bread bowl last year and it was ridiculously AMAZING! I plan to make it again in a few weeks.

  4. Going to make this tonight – 39 weeks pregnant, it’s chilly out – comfort food sounds amazing!

  6. One of our favorite Christmas meal dishes is the classic green bean casserole!!! I would love to win this book!!!!

  10. My grandmothers stuffing, brings back fond memories of making it with her….in my ♥ always…

  13. I LOVE Broccoli and Cheese soup!!! I will be trying this very soon. LOVE your show Ree….. I never miss an episode.. You have such a wonderful family….. I enjoy seeing the kids on the shows. I SO hope I win a copy of your newest cookbook!!!!

  14. Just made Ree’s Broccoli Cheese soup this weekend! LOVE it. For Christmas, my mother and I always make Thumbprint Cookies using my Great-grandma’s recipe. They are a family favorite, but we make them especially for my grandpa who grew up enjoying them every year.

  15. I would love to have your cookbook! I watch you every week and currently have to look up your recipes online. Would love to have you sitting on my counter while I cook!

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