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Lightened Up Cheese and Broccoli Soup
The BEST Broccoli Cheese Soup, made without any heavy cream, has readers raving: “It’s better than Panera!” “A new family favorite!” and “It was so easy to make and so amazing!!!” As someone who’s tested countless soup recipes, I’ve crafted this version to deliver an unparalleled creamy, cheesy, and flavorful experience that will have you declaring, “EVERYONE loved this soup!”
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 40 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- dutch oven
- oven
- blender
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Sauté Aromatics: Melt the butter in the olive oil in a Dutch oven/soup pot over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté for ⏱️ 3 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour and cook and stir for ⏱️ 2 minutes. Add the garlic and continue to cook for ⏱️ 1-2 minutes or until the onions are soft.
olive oil3 tablespoonslarge onion, (diced)1/2
2
Add Ingredients: Reduce the heat to low and gradually stir in the chicken broth and 2 cups of milk. Add the chicken bouillon, spices, and broccoli.
milk (any kind), (divided)3 cupschicken bouillon (crushed cube, powder, or base)1 teaspoon
3
Simmer: Bring the soup to a simmer, stirring constantly. Once it begins to thicken, simmer for one additional minute, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for ⏱️ 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the broccoli is tender to your liking.
4
Puree: Remove half of the soup (more or less to your liking) and the cream cheese to a blender. Puree until smooth, letting smoke escape, or it will explode (I leave the blender cap open and cover it with a paper towel). Pour the pureed soup back into the pot.
5
Add Cheese: Stir in the cheese, a handful at a time, stirring after each addition until mostly melted. Add 1 cup of milk, more or less, to reach your desired consistency and warm through.
milk (any kind), (divided)3 cups
6
Season: Adjust to taste with additional salt/pepper if desired. Garnish individual bowls with extra cheese (optional).
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