Best Cheese And Broccoli Soup Recipes

SLOW COOKER CREAMY POTATO, CABBAGE, BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Place everything except cabbage and cheese in a 6 quart crockpot.
• Add as much cabbage as will fit and still leave about an inch of space between the top of the food and the lid.
• Add water to almost cover the ingredients (about 2 cups when I made it).
• Cook on low until soft my guess is 6-8 hours then use an immersion blender to cream everything.
• add in cheeses and blend again, or let melt and stir.
• This is a nice hearty soup for the cold snap we are having. It needed a bit more flavor so I added the tony's at the end. Adding bits of ham at the beginning might work for that as well.

BROCCOLI CHEESE AND POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in butter over medium heat until tender.
• Add flour, pepper, salt, and paprika and stir until smooth.
• Add broth, milk, and potatoes, stirring constantly until it boils and thickens.
• Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Stir in cheese and cooked broccoli and cook over low until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.
• Sprinkle individual servings with parsley if desired.

POTATO, HAM, BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SOUP WITH BABY DUMPLINGS

Steps:

• Heat butter in a large stock pot over medium heat. Cook and stir celery, onion, carrot, and garlic until the onion is translucent. Stir in potatoes, chicken stock, cayenne, thyme, and parsley. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat. Simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Mix egg and flour together in a bowl using a fork until the mixture resembles grains of rice.
• Stir ham and milk into the stock pot and allow the soup to return to a simmer. Slowly sprinkle the flour mixture into the soup, stirring constantly to prevent clumps. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in broccoli and Cheddar cheese. Cook until the broccoli is tender and the Cheddar cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

CHEDDAR CHEESE AND BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• In 4-quart saucepan, mix soup and water. Heat over high heat, stirring constantly, until boiling and smooth.
• Add broccoli. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Cover; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broccoli is tender.
• Stir in milk, mustard, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Cook uncovered 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Stir in cheese until melted.

BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SOUP WITH POTATO

Steps:

• Line slow cooker with disposable plastic liner as directed on package. Place potatoes in prepared slow cooker. Add broth and water; cover with lid.
• Cook on LOW 4 to 5 hours (or on HIGH 2 to 2-1/2 hours).
• Mash potatoes lightly with potato masher. Stir in VELVEETA and broccoli; cook, covered, 30 min. Stir before serving.

PUREED BROCCOLI, CELERY, LEEK AND CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in large, heavy soup pot. Add onion and celery. Cook, stirring, until tender -- 5 minutes. Do not allow ingredients to brown -- add a generous pinch of salt to draw liquid out of vegetables. Add garlic and cook, stirring until fragrant -- 30 seconds. Add broccoli, rice, stock, bay leaf, cheese rind, thyme, rosemary. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove the bay leave, thyme stalks, cheese rind. Using an immersion blender, puree soup. Adjust salt and pepper seasonings. Stir in Cheddar cheese and adjust seasonings again. You can sharpen and adjust taste by adding a couple of squeezes of lemon juice from 1/2 a fresh lemon.

POTATO, BROCCOLI, AND CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Place potatoes and onion into a large soup pot and cover with 3 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer contents of the pot to a large mixing bowl and allow to cool.
• Meanwhile, place broccoli, chicken broth, and remaining water in the same pot. Cook over medium heat until tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
• Puree the potato mixture with a stick blender until smooth and creamy. Coarsely blend the broccoli mixture.
• Add pureed potato mixture to the broccoli, along with processed cheese food and evaporated milk. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until cheese is melted and soup is heated through, about 15 minutes; do not allow the soup to boil. Season with salt and pepper.

CHEESE, BROCCOLI, AND CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and chicken in the skillet 5 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear; drain.
• Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a large pot, and stir in the broccoli, processed cheese food, and Cheddar cheese. Mix in the chicken and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in rice, and continue cooking 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until cheeses are melted, and broccoli and rice are tender.

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER CHEESE SOUP WITH SAUSAGE

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy saucepan over medium heat.
• Add sausage and sauté until beginning to brown, about 4 minutes.
• Using slotted spoon, remove sausage from pan.
• Add onions and 1 teaspoon of caraway seeds.
• Sprinkle with pepper.
• Reduce heat to medium low and cook 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Mix in potatoes.
• Add broth and bay leaf.
• Simmer until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally and breaking up potatoes with spoon, about 25 minutes.
• (Can be prepared 1 day ahead, cover and refrigerate sausage and soup separately. Bring soup to simmer over medium heat before continuing). Add broccoli and cauliflower to soup and simmer until just tender, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in cream and sausage, simmer until heated through.
• Add cheese and mix until melted.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Discard bay leaf.
• Sprinkle with caraway seeds and serve.

THICK AND CREAMY BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Steam Broccoli by either putting in Microwave safe dish with lid and a small amount of water, or on stove in a covered sauce pan and small amount of water.
• Cook just until soft.
• Oil skillet 1/8" in bottom.
• Heat, then add 3 TBS Butter.
• Add 2 Tbs Flour, chopped Green onion bottoms and ground Pepper.
• Cook until Yellow in color, just enough so the flour is not raw.
• Add 2 Cans of Chicken Broth.
• Stir quickly, using whisk if you have one.
• Add Steamed Broccoli and any pan liquids.
• Add Green Onion tops, and Simmer 15-20 minutes on Med heat.
• This will slightly reduce liquid and impart flavors. The broccoli breaks apart and "makes" the soup. If you would like whole pieces of broccoli, keep some out to add at the end. This way they will not overcook.
• Reduce heat.
• Add Colby and American Cheeses.
• Cook on low 1 minute.
• Add 1 Cup Half and Half slowly, so it will not clump.
• Here you must watch temperature, so keep it on low.
• Cook 10 minutes.
• Add Cornstarch to water and stir.
• Pour in 1/2 of cornstarch mixture and stir.
• Then pour in 2nd half of mixture and stir.
• Turn heat off and stir until thick.

BEER CHEESE BROCCOLI (AND CHICKEN) SOUP

Steps:

• Whisk together both jars of cheese sauce, beer and milk. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
• In a separate small pan, make the roux by melting your butter over medium-low heat and slowly adding in your flour (stirring constantly). Once nice and bubbly and well-mixed, whisk it into the sauce.
• Then add onion, celery, and garlic. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.
• Add chicken and broccoli. Simmer for 10 minutes and you are done! Serve with nice crusty bread.

BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SOUP WITH CROUTONS

Steps:

• In a medium pot, melt the 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme cook, stirring, until fragrant, for 20 seconds. Add the flour and cook, stirring until the mixture is well blended and smells fragrant, 2 minutes. Slowly add the chicken stock, whisking constantly, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook, stirring, until tender, for 10 minutes.
• Remove the pot from the heat and puree with a hand-held immersion blender. (Alternatively, in batches, puree in a blender or food processor and return to the pot.)
• Add the cream and bring to bare simmer to heat through. Add the cheese and cook over low heat, stirring, until melted. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons cold butter, stirring to blend.
• Remove from the heat and ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle croutons over the top of the soup and serve immediately.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the bread in a medium bowl and toss with oil and Essence. Spread evenly on a small baking sheet and bake, stirring twice, until light golden brown on top, about 6 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool slightly before serving.
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
• Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

QUICK AND EASY BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through.

BROCCOLI AND BEER CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Cook broccoli as directed on package, using 2-quart saucepan.
• In small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the milk and flour; stir with wire whisk until well blended. Stir into broccoli in saucepan. Add remaining 2 1/2 cups milk, garlic salt, dry mustard and pepper; mix well. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly and thickened.
• Add cheese; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring occasionally. Add beer; cook until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly. Garnish with popcorn.

CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP WITH ZUCCHINI, BROCCOLI, AND CARROTS

Steps:

• Melt butter in large saucepan. Add garlic, zucchini, carrots, and onion. Saute until veggies are tender. Stir in broccoli and broth. Simmer until broccoli is tender. Meanwhile, melt butter in large pot. Whisk in flour and cook for a minute or two. Whisk in milk until smooth -- simmer until thickened. Whisk in cheddar cheese. Pour vegetable mixture into cheese sauce and whisk until smooth. Serve immediately.

CHEESE AND BROCCOLI SOUP

Steps:

• In a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine carrots and 2 tablespoons water. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes; stir. Cover and cook 2 minutes longer or until tender. Add broccoli. Cover and microwave for 2 minutes; stir. Cover and cook 1 to 1-1/2 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Stir in milk., In a small bowl, combine the flour, bouillon, salt and pepper; stir in remaining water until smooth. Stir into broccoli mixture. Cover and microwave on high for 6-7 minutes or until mixture is boiling and thickened, stirring every minute. Stir in cheese until melted.

EMERIL'S BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SOUP WITH CROUTONS

Steps:

• In a medium pot, melt the 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and cook, stirring, until soft, 3 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme cook, stirring, until fragrant, for 20 seconds. Add the flour and cook, stirring until the mixture is well blended and smells fragrant, 2 minutes. Slowly add the chicken stock, whisking constantly, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the broccoli and cook, stirring, until tender, for 10 minutes.
• Remove the pot from the heat and puree with a hand-held immersion blender. (Alternatively, in batches, puree in a blender or food processor and return to the pot.)
• Add the cream and bring to bare simmer to heat through. Add the cheese and cook over low heat, stirring, until melted. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter, stirring to blend.
• Remove from the heat and ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle croutons over the top of the soup and serve immediately.
• Croutons:
• 1 cup 1/2 to 3/4-inch cubed French bread
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon Essence or Creole seasoning, recipe follows
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place the bread in a medium bowl and toss with oil and Essence. Spread evenly on a small baking sheet and bake, stirring twice, until light golden brown on top, about 6 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool slightly before serving.
• Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP - 20 MINUTE FAST AND LOW FAT

Steps:

• Place broccoli and 3/4 cup water in microwave safe dish, Microwave broccoli until fork tender (about 6 min on high).
• Meanwhile in sauce pan, saute shallots until clear.
• When clear, add flour to pan and stir until flour cooked Add broth and 1/2 cup of broccoli water and 1/4 of broccoli spears.
• Mash entire mixture with a potato masher.
• Bring to a rapid boil.
• Boil for about 3-5 minutes.
• Decrease heat, add rest of broccoli spears (whole), half and half and cheese.
• Stir until cheese melts.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and enjoy.

POTATO, BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large stock pot saute onion in butter. Add potatoes, water and bouillon cubes. Cover, bring to boil and then reduce heat to medium and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Remove tough outer skin of broccoli stems and cook broccoli. Once cooked add to soup.
• In a blender or food processor puree half of the soup and return to stock pot. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add cheese and heat soup through until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

WEIGHT WATCHERS BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Chop broccoli and cook in chicken stock until tender. Use a wand blender to puree broccoli and stock.
• Add the can of mushroom soup, almond milk and grated cheese.
• Saute the onions in the olive oil until done and slightly caramelized. Add to the soup along with salt and pepper to taste.