Try our Keto friendly and Gluten-Free adaptable Broccoli Cheese Soup. This delicious Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe surpasses Panera's version, and it is loaded with fresh broccoli, tender carrots, and a rich blend of cheeses. This quick and budget-friendly Broccoli Cheese Soup is perfect for feeding a hungry crowd in under 30 minutes. Don't forget to add one of our Delicious Desserts.
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Broccoli and Cheese Soup Ingredients
- Butter- Unsalted is preferred.
- Onion- Minced. White or sweet yellow onion.
- Xanthan Gum- Used to thicken the sauce. You may also use flour or 1:1 gluten-free mixture to thicken the broth.
- Chicken stock- Low sodium canned broth or make your own with by using 4-6 chicken bouillon cubes for 4 cups of water. (According to taste)
- Broccoli florets- Fresh broccoli is preferred. Chop florets off stalks.
- Carrot- Fresh carrots are preferred, however frozen can be used. Julianne or chopped.
- Paprika- Optional and used for coloring.
- Half-and-half- Milk or heavy cream can also be used.
- Cheddar cheese- Your favorite cheddar either sharp, medium or mild.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions to Make Broccoli Cheese Soup
In a Dutch oven or medium soup pot melt butter and add onion over medium-high heat.
Whisk in flour or 1:1 gluten free substitute until smooth (However, if using Xanthan Gum, add at end). Next, whisk in chicken stock.
Add broccoli, carrots, and paprika. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium low and simmer for about 15 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
With a slotted spoon remove Broccoli and set aside. Add half-and-half and cheddar cheese, stir until melted. Add Xanthan Gum (if using instead of Flour or 1:1 substitute).
Return broccoli to the pan. Add salt and pepper if desired and serve.
Top tip
Broken Soup Fix: If temperatures reached too high after adding Half and Half/milk or cream, the sauce can separate. Fix this by adding ½ teaspoon Xanthan Gum.
Gluten Free Substitutions
- Gluten-free flour works well here.
Variations
- Bread bowl – use a bread bowl to put your soup in instead of a bowl
Equipment
Storage
Refrigerate in a sealed container for 3 days.
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Broccoli Cheese Soup
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Description
Try our Keto adaptable and Gluten-Free Broccoli Cheese Soup. This delicious Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe surpasses Panera's version, and it is loaded with fresh broccoli, tender carrots, and a rich blend of cheeses. This quick and budget-friendly Broccoli Cheese Soup is perfect for feeding a hungry crowd in under 30 minutes. Serve in a bread bowl and add one of our Delicious Desserts.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Butter, unsalted
½ small Onion, minced
1 teaspoon Xanthan Gum (Keto) or 2 tablespoons Flour, All purpose or gluten-free 1:1
2 cups low sodium Chicken Stock
4 cups Broccoli florets or three large heads cut into small pieces
1 large Carrot, Julian or finely chopped
½ teaspoon Paprika (optional)
2 cups Half-and-Half, or Heavy Cream
2 ½ cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded (Sharp or mild)
Instructions
In a Dutch oven or medium soup pot melt butter and add onion over medium-high heat.
Whisk in flour or 1:1 gluten free substitute until smooth (However, if using Xanthan Gum, add at end). Next, whisk in chicken stock.
Add broccoli, carrots, and paprika. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium low and simmer for about 15 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
With a slotted spoon remove Broccoli and set aside. Add half-and-half and cheddar cheese, stir until melted. Add Xanthan Gum (if using instead of Flour or 1:1 substitute).
Return broccoli to the pan. Add salt and pepper if desired and serve.
Notes
Serve Broccoli Cheese Soup in Bread Bowls if desired.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Soup
AmandaP says
Definitely making this again