BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP RECIPE - (3.8/5)

Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe - (3.8/5) image

Provided by MichelleF

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 stick butter
1 onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 cups low sodium chicken broth or stock
1 cup half & half
2 heads broccoli, florets roughly chopped & stalks discarded
1 cup milk
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp sea salt
8 oz. Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 1/2 to 2 cups sharp shredded cheese, plus additional for garnish

Steps:

In a large stock pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onion & celery until soft. Stir in chicken broth, half & half, & broccoli. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, & simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until broccoli is soft & tender. In a small bowl whisk together milk & cornstarch. Pour into soup pot, stirring 3-4 minutes until it starts to thicken. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup to make it creamier. Stir in pepper, garlic powder, thyme, & salt. Add cheeses & stir until all of the cheese has melted. Top each bowl of soup with a little extra shredded cheese. Serve immediately.