Description
This creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup is a comfort food classic, perfect for warm meals on chilly days. Packed with flavor and nutrition, it’s simple to make and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
½ cup butter
1 onion chopped
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food cubed
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon garlic powder
⅔ cup cornstarch
1 cup water
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat, then add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in the frozen broccoli and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer, then add the cubed processed cheese food and stir until melted and fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth, then gradually add to the soup, stirring constantly until it thickens.
- Finally, stir in the milk and garlic powder, heating through, and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, feel free to add shredded carrots or cooked chicken to the soup. Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1,150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Broccoli Cheese Soup, creamy soup, comfort food, easy recipe