Soups & Salads
Cream of Broccoli and Cheddar Soup
Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 20 min | Servings: 6 | Calories: 272
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
20 min
Servings
6
Calories
272
You can make everyone’s favorite cheesy soup at home in your very own kitchen with the help of some fresh ingredients like broccoli, milk and Sargento® Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese - Fine Cut. Make this soup whenever you crave a bit of comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh broccoli (about 1 medium bunch)
- 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) reduced sodium or regular chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
- 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 2 cups (8 oz.) Sargento® Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese - Fine Cut
Directions
- Chop broccoli florets; peel and thinly slice stems. Combine broccoli and broth in medium saucepan; heat to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 7 minutes or until tender.
- Transfer (in thirds) to food processor or blender. Process until fairly smooth.
- Melt butter in same saucepan; add flour. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until bubbly. Whisk in milk and pepper; heat to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium; add broccoli purée.
- Stir in cheese; heat just until cheese melts (do not boil), stirring constantly. Ladle into soup bowls.
