incredible broccoli cheese soup

Name: Incredible Broccoli Cheese Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 ounce(s) package frozen chopped broccoli; 3 tablespoon(s) butter; 1/4 medium onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup(s) flour; 16 ounce(s) half-and-half cream; 14 ounce(s) chicken broth; 8 ounce(s) shredded mild Mexican cheese

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Linda Johnston

Warren, MI

Updated on Mar 23, 2026

This soup recipe comes together very fast. Making it a perfect dinner recipe when it is cold outside and you need to get dinner on the table quickly.

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

10 ounces package frozen chopped broccoli
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup flour
16 ounces half-and-half cream
14 ounces chicken broth
8 ounces shredded mild Mexican cheese

How To Make incredible broccoli cheese soup

Step 1

Punch several holes in the broccoli package and microwave for 5 minutes. Turn the package and microwave for an additional 4 minutes. Leave in the microwave for 3 minutes.

Step 2

In a large saucepan, melt butter and sauté onion, but do not brown. Add flour, stir, and gradually add cream, chicken broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Step 3

Stir constantly and heat until the mixture is slightly thick. DO NOT let the mixture come to a boil. Add cheese, stir, and heat until cheese melts. Add cooked broccoli. Serve piping hot.
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