The next few weeks are filled with holiday events with friends and family and lots of rich food. It’s fun to indulge during the season, but sometimes a simple, quick to put together meal is the way to go. I wrote about this recipe several years ago and its’ so good it’s worth posting again. You can put the ingredients together in a matter of minutes. This is close to Panera’s Broccoli Cheddar soup and is a great meal with a little salad and biscuits or French bread. If you want to fancy it up you could serve it in little bread bowls the way Panera does. I use Tillamook Creamery Sharp Cheddar cheese and their preshredded packages are just the right amount for this recipe. So when your life gets crazy give yourself a little break and make this wonderful, cheesy satisfying soup and spend your time doing the fun stuff like decorating the tree and watching sentimental holiday movies. Take a break when you can because by the end of the holiday you will have had way more than enough of standing over the stove and doing dishes.
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 teaspoon chicken base if you have it
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups medium cheddar cheese, grated. I prefer Tillamook cheddar
- 1 pound steamed broccoli, cut into a large chop
- Saute onions in butter till tender. Add flour and cook a couple of minutes. Add milk and chicken broth, stirring constantly until thickened. I start with 3 cups of broth and add more if the soup gets too thick. Season with salt, pepper and a dash of cayenne pepper. Add grated cheese and stir until melted. Add broccoli and stir. Add a dash of paprika for a little color. You could add some diced chicken if you like, but I think it is great just this way.
This soup deserves a homemade biscuit and Ina’s Buttermilk Cheddar Biscuits are a great choice.
Cheddar Zucchini Scones are another delicious option.
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Your cheddar/zucchini scones look just like an Aussie Damper!!! Even though I’ve just finished breakfast downunder in OZ, I’m salivating for soup and scones (OZ word for ‘biscuits’)!! Have a great weekend!
Red Nomad OZ recently posted..Walk Mount Zero!
I will make this:)
It looks so good..Thank you:)
Monique recently posted..Petits Pains Aux Bananes~
Oh this is awesome and fantastic for cold days.
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Kim,USA recently posted..Mini Apple Pie
My all-time favorite soup! The cheddar biscuits look great too, but I do like the bread bowls…
Barb recently posted..The Race is On….
I am loving this, nothing better than good homemade meals made easy! You photo is absolutely stunning!
Lyndsey @The Tiny Skillet recently posted..Ginger Lime Seafood Skewers
This sounds wonderful, Cathy! I have been living on soup lately. I would take a large bowl with one of those biscuits or the scones. Oh yum!
Family favorite, and they love Panera’s so I’ll try this very soon! Looks fantastic, nice with the biscuits or scones!
Carol @There’s Always Thyme to Cook recently posted..Spatchcocked again…
I could certainly use a bowl of this tonight…looks just wonderful
Julie recently posted..Apple Fritters
Soup is always great in cold weather! I love how you suggested the biscuits, I’ll sure try them
beti recently posted..Individual Pumpkin Cakes
I just love broccoli and cheddar soup. (Actually, broccoli anything!) These scone look amazing, though.
Sprigs of Rosemary recently posted..Breakfast for Non-Morning People: Granola Bars
Best soup ever! Yum. Perfect on a cold day like today!!!
Erin @ Making Memories recently posted..Cinnamon Chip Oatmeal Cookies
My husband loves this soup ans I am ashamed I have never made it. I am keeping your recipe and surprise him soon; thank you Cathy.
Rita
It’s that soup time of the year for sure, even in sunny Florida. Great way to get some warmth and broccoli into your diet Cathy.
Sam
Sam @ My Carolina Kitchen recently posted..Ambrosia, a Quintessential Southern Dessert
Soup is our choice of warmth and comfort on the table and this one looks delicious–as do those biscuits and scones.
Best,
Bonnie
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What a fabulous soup and I adore scones, so that is a meal made in Heaven for me!
Karen recently posted..Tree Dressing Day, Day Three on the Advent Calendar and a Sweet Sherry Plum Pudding
This creamy soup is just perfect for our wet season right now Cathy….I would love to try this very much, such comforting kind of soup!
Jeannie recently posted..Stew Pork with Potato Rosti
Cheddar broccoli soup is one of my favourites and I would love to give your recipe a try with a side of biscuits.
I have ALL the ingredients to make this tonight, only I think I’ll use some of the turkey stock that I froze after T’day.
I’m pinning this right now! Thanks, Cathy!
Hugs,
Rett
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We love soups and this is a nice and simple one, that I can almost taste, and cheddar zucchini scones! wow. Tis the season, Cathy. I just made a pot of soup with a little fresh ground pork, leaks, carrots, celery, cannelloni beans… looks like yours might be next.
Diana recently posted..Son’s New Music Release and Debut Album
Another beautiful bowl and a delicious sounding soup. I’ve not made Brocolli Cheddar for a long time. We’ve got 10 inches of snow on the ground so you know it sounds good to me.
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I love the simplicity of this recipe, but the flavors sound awesome. I haven’t had broccoli cheddar soup in a while, but it’s one of my favorites. I used to go to Ruby Tuesday’s just to get this soup. I am sure yours is much better, though:-). Your picture is pretty, too!
Becki’s Whole Life recently posted..Simple Sesame Noodles
I really like broccoli cheese soup, but it’s the biscuit and butter that catches my eye.
Larry recently posted..Texas RV Trip – Mexican Food In San Marcos
I’ve been wanting to try this the Panera Bread recipe. I found one on the web but yours sounds simpler & better !! Thanks for sharing, Cathy. There’s nothing better than a good bowl of soup in the Winter.
Kitty recently posted..Christmas Cheer
Everything looks yummy, but those scones I could swoon for. They are beautiful!
Marilyn recently posted..Walk Softly
Hi Cathy!
This is definitely soup weather! I love the ease of preparing an easy and delicious soup such as this during the busy holiday season.
Pat recently posted..Slow-Cooker Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup
Cathy, the soup looks so yummilicious and love those scones as well. Simply delish pairing.
Kristy
Mmmm wow is this so much better than my one try at broccoli soup! I love the addition of cheddar. What a perfect soup – I would love to try this. Even my broccoli-hating family would love this (which makes a broccoli lover like me happy)/
I need this soup – right now. It looks soothing and delicious too and you’re so right about spending time doing other things like watching holiday movies.
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This is one of the must wonderful soups to eat during the fall…delicious.
Karen (Back Road Journal) recently posted..Simple, Simple, Simple
Yum! I haven’t had broccoli cheese soup in ages. Yours looks delicious, and so do the cheddar zucchini scones. Definitely two recipes I’ll make. Thanks for sharing.
Babs
I luv broccoli and cheese soup! It looks fantastic.
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This soup looks wonderful. So warm and cozy and perfect for the season – and those zucchini scones would be awesome with it!
Broccoli cheddar soup is pretty much my favorite comfort soup go to. So I am in comfort heaven here, and those biscuits and that scone look amazing, will have to take a peak
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