• Broccoli Cheese Soup

  Filed under Soup
  Mar 8
  
  I’m probably going to be scorned for this recipe, but I just have to share because this is my favorite broccoli cheese soup recipe. So why would I get scorned? Well, it’s made with processed cheese (such as Velveeta) and I know that the food blogging world often looks down on products like this.

  There is a bakery & cafe here, and if you have ever tried their broccoli cheese soup, this tastes just like it. It’s delicious!! And I’m not the only one to think so – it has 4 1/2 stars and 606 reviews on Allrecipes! Not only is it tasty, but it’s extremely easy and will feed a crowd. We’ve had this at family gatherings a few times because one batch feeds so many. So if you aren’t an ingredient purist, you should give it a try!!

  Broccoli Cheese Soup
  adapted from Allrecipes

  1/2 cup butter
  1 onion, chopped
  1 lb chopped fresh broccoli (you can use frozen as well)
  3 cans chicken broth (43.5 oz)
  1 pound processed cheese (such as Velveeta) cubed
  2 cups milk
  1 tablespoon garlic powder
  2/3 cup cornstarch
  1 cup water
  1/2 cup cheddar cheese, plus more for serving

  In a stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until softened. Stir in broccoli, and cover with chicken broth. Simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

  Reduce heat, and stir in cheese cubes until melted. Add in cheddar cheese. Mix in milk and garlic powder.

  In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into water until dissolved. Stir into soup; cook, stirring frequently, until thick.

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  13 Comments

13 Responses to “Broccoli Cheese Soup”

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   Joy the Baker said on March 8th, 2008 at 5:39 pm

   Don’t fret- there is room in the world for velveeta! Soups sounds so good today!

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   PheMom said on March 8th, 2008 at 8:41 pm

   I will not scorn your Velveeta. I make chicken enchilada soup with it too and love it. Sometimes you’ve just gotta use what works… now spray can cheese? Let people take issue with that. I can’t wait to try this.

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   Steph said on March 8th, 2008 at 11:55 pm

   Yes, Kneaders Bakery and I have a very close relationship, I go there very very often. I’m a sucker for their bread and soup but especially their salads. I was afraid to post a potato soup recipe I made a while ago because it has velveeta in it as well! Maybe I will now! I will definitely try this recipe!

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   glamah16 said on March 9th, 2008 at 1:35 am

   I have never had a broccoli cheese soup. Its about time to change that. My mother wouldnt let me buy Velvetta. One day I have to change that.:-)

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   Anj said on March 9th, 2008 at 1:14 pm

   Some things like broccoli cheese soup (or broccoli casserole) just *need* Velveeta. No purist here, looks like a great recipe.

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   Happy cook said on March 9th, 2008 at 1:44 pm

   I don’t scorn at all
   The soup looks super delicious

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   Christine said on March 9th, 2008 at 1:57 pm

   Broccoli and Cheese soup is one of my favorite soups! So no scorning on my end!

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   Kevin said on March 9th, 2008 at 2:52 pm

   Broccoli and cheese soup is one of my favorites soups. I nave not tried it with velveeta but I will have to.

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   Mary said on March 9th, 2008 at 5:13 pm

   I won’t scorn you for Velveeta, my one grandma cooked with it all the time. And I am just a freak when it comes to good old Jello. Sometimes these ingredients, processed though they are, make the best recipes.

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    javagirlkt's cookin' said on March 9th, 2008 at 8:48 pm

    my dad makes a killer macaroni and cheese with Velveeta, so I always allow myself to indulge once a year or so!

    it’s not like you’re eating the stuff straight from the box daily, right?

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    ourohana said on March 12th, 2008 at 2:02 am

    I love Kneaders! I’ve yet to have their soup, but their sandwiches and just about everything else I’ve tried is excellent.

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    Anonymous said on May 2nd, 2008 at 5:51 pm

    I love the restaurant style, but this looks super delicious. I am anxious to try this receipe, and I will not scorn either. You just have to use what works. I agree.

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    Sarah E. said on January 26th, 2011 at 11:15 pm

    hehe! I make my Cheddar Broccoli soup with Ragu's double cheddar sauce. I've tried recipes with non-processed cheese, it's just not the same

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