Homemade Broccoli and Cheese Soup

By Elizabeth Lancaster
@SimplyfromScratch2037

It's starting to get chilly here in Houston Tx, (never thought that I would say that! Being a Nebraskan Girl) So I was browsing the food magazines at the check out line and saw pictures of soups! Thought to myself! I have 3lb of a cheese block that needs to be used up before it goes bad, and some broccoli in the freezer...hmmmm Broccoli and cheese soup!!!!! Yum !!! Needless to say it was a great hit at our house! And the boys loved it !! And I made a turkey sandwich with alfalfa sprouts and tomatoes and dipped it into our soups, so so good :) Enjoy !!!

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote

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Serves:

8-12

Prep:

25 Min

Cook:

1 Hr 15 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

1/2 c: butter
1 small: onion diced
4 can(s): 14.1oz chicken broth or(4) 1 2/3 c of water with 1 chicken bouillon cube
1 pkg: 16 oz broccoli thawed and chopped
1 2/3 c: grated cheddar cheese
2 c: milk
1 c: heavy whipping cream
2/3 c: cornstarch
1 Tbsp: garlic powder
1 pinch: of nutmeg
1 tsp: thyme, leaves
2 slice: of bread of your choice ( i used alpine valley organic multi grain with omega-3)
3 slice: of lunch meat of your choice ( i used turkey)
2 slice: tomatoes
1 bunch: alfalfa sprouts or spinach
1 slice: of cheese of your choice ( i used swiss)
: mayo and mustard if you please

How to Make Homemade Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Step-by-Step

1In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onions,broccoli (chopped fine) and nutmeg and cook, stirring, until soft, Add the garlic and thyme.
2Add milk and cream, add 3 cans of broth, with the last can of broth, in a small bowl,whisk cornstarch in with the last can of broth !
3Reduce heat, stirring frequently, until thick. Almost 45-60 mins.
4I served my soup with a turkey sandwich on Organic Multi Grain Bread with mayo,alfalfa sprouts, tomatoes. My boys loved the sandwiches so much they asked for seconds!

The sandwich is fully optional,and you may make any kind of sandwich you please.

Dip your sandwiches into this creamy broccoli and cheese soup or simply just have soup and crackers, the choice is totally up to you! I pray this Soup makes its way to your dinner table soon! Enjoy~!!