Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup is just what you will need since the weather has turned off a little chilly! I do not know about your home, but when I got up this morning, I was so tempted to turn the heat on. It even snowed in the mountains.

So, I decided that I would need something nice and warm for dinner today, and so I grabbed my delicious easy broccoli cheese soup recipe and decided to share it with all of you.

You will most likely want to make it sooner than later because I heard that the weather is going to be warm this next week end. I must say, I am good with that.

 

 

 

 

What Ingredients Do I Need For Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup?

Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this soup (scroll down for the full recipe):

 

• Yellow onion
• Butter
• Garlic cloves
• Flour
• Chicken broth
• Half and half
• Salt
• Pepper
• Dried mustard
• Garlic salt
• Chicken seasoning
• Broccoli
• Carrots
• Sharp cheddar cheese

 

 

How Do I Make Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup?

Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make this soup (scroll down for the full recipe):

 

• In a heavy stock pot or pan, place the butter and the onions.
• Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
• Next take a whisk and add the flour, cooking and stirring for 2-3 minutes.
• Turn the heat to low and add the chicken broth along with the half and half.
• Add the salt, pepper, dried mustard, garlic salt, and chicken seasoning.
• Mix to combine, and simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Next add in the broccoli and carrots, stir and allow the soup to simmer for 25 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
• Add the cheese and stir.
• Add additional salt or pepper if desired.

 

 

 

 

 

How Do I Choose the Best Broccoli?

 

• Choose broccoli heads with tight, green florets and firm stalks.
• The broccoli should feel heavy for its size.
• The cut ends of the stalks should be fresh and moist looking.
• Avoid broccoli with dried out or browning stem ends or yellowing florets.

 

 

 

 

 

Tips and Tricks for Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup:

 

• Simmer the soup for the amount of time for your broccoli to be cooked to the amount of tenderness that you like.
• Allow enough time for the cheese to melt before serving.

 

 

 

 

 

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