Pioneer Woman Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
If you love warm and creamy comfort food, this Pioneer Woman Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe is a perfect meal. It is rich, cheesy and packed with fresh broccoli flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 carrots shredded
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Prepare Vegetables
- Wash broccoli and chop into small florets.
Cook Onion
- Melt butter in a large pot and cook onion until soft.
Add Carrots
- Stir in shredded carrots and cook for two minutes.
Make Roux
- Add flour and stir constantly for one minute.
Add Liquids
- Slowly pour in chicken broth and milk while whisking.
Add Broccoli
- Add broccoli florets and cook until tender.
Season Soup
- Add salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Add Cream
- Stir in heavy cream for extra richness.
Add Cheese
- Lower heat and mix in shredded cheddar cheese slowly.
Blend Optional
- Blend part of the soup if you want smoother texture.
Serve
- Serve hot with bread or crackers.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth for vegetarian soup.
- Add cauliflower for extra vegetables.
- Use smoked cheddar for deeper flavor.
- Do not overcook broccoli.
- Add cooked chicken for protein.
- Serve in bread bowls.