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broccoli cheddar soup in a white serving bowl with crusty french bread on the side

Best 30 Minute Broccoli Cheddar Soup

A 30 minute broccoli cheddar soup loaded with broccoli, carrots, garlic and velvety smooth cheddar cheese. This tried and true recipe is much better than Panera!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup butter salted
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups julienne carrots fresh
  • 5 cups fresh broccoli florets 1 large head, cut into bite size pieces
  • ½ cup flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper
  • ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, garlic, carrots and broccoli. Sauté for 5 mins until vegetables are softened, stirring often as to not burn the garlic.
  2. Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1-2 mins until the flour no longer smells raw.
  3. Slowly add in broth, milk, and cream, while stirring constantly to make sure there are no clumps.
  4. Add salt, pepper, paprika, red pepper and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 mins until thickened and vegetables are cooked through. 
  5. Turn off the heat, stir in cheese until melted and smooth.
  6. Serve with warm french bread!