Broccoli Cheese Soup in Bread Bowls (VIDEO)
Broccoli Cheese Soup is creamy and loaded with broccoli and a blend of 2 kinds of cheese to give this amazing flavor. Serving broccoli soup in bread bowls is a real treat.
Watch the easy video tutorial below and enjoy this homemade version of Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup.
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Broccoli Cheese Soup Video Tutorial:
We love to re-create famous restaurant soups at home like our Zuppa Toscana and Chicken Wild Rice Soup. This homemade version is even better because it’s loaded with fresh broccoli, is low carb, and healthier than most with just 1/2 cup of cream.
I hope this Broccoli Cheese Soup becomes a new favorite soup recipe for you. P.S. Here is the kitchen tour I mentioned in the video.
What is Broccoli Cheese Soup?
Broccoli and cheese soup is essentially a blended cream of broccoli soup with cheese. We use 2 types of cheese; sharp cheddar and shredded parmesan. For years, we have been working on developing a broccoli cheese soup that we loved and the key was in combining the two kinds of cheese for balanced and rich flavor.
How to make Broccoli and Cheese Soup:
- In a dutch oven melt butter and sautee onion and carrots until soft.
- Add chicken broth and seasonings. Add broccoli and simmer partially covered until broccoli is tender.
- Remove and set aside 2 cups of veggies. Blend the remaining soup until creamy using an immersion blender or in a blender.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together cream and flour until smooth then add 1 tsp dijon. Bring soup to a boil and whisk in the cream/flour/dijon mixture, whisking until smooth and thickened.
- Remove soup from heat and stir in the cheeses then add reserved cooked veggies. Season to taste and serve.
How to Make Bread Bowls:
You can recreate the famous restaurant-style Broccoli Cheese Soup by serving it in a toasted bread bowl. It’s truly easy to make homemade bread bowls and feels like dining out. When the bread is toasted, it crisps up on the outside and tastes like a fresh loaf out of a bakery – delicious!
- What Kind of Bread for Bread Bowls? You will need 6 to 7″ diameter sourdough round loaves also known as boules. Using a serrated knife, cut off the tops and scoop out the centers with a spoon to make room for the soup.
- To Toast the Bread: Place on a baking sheet then broil on high heat on the center rack of the oven for 2-3 minutes or until the tops are golden brown then remove from oven. Keep a close eye on your bread since it can burn quickly.
Cooks Tip: Keep those soft centers you scooped out to serve with the soup or use them to make croutons for your next Caesar Salad!
Tips for the Best Broccoli Cheese Soup:
- Why is my soup grainy? Cook Soup until the veggies are tender and it will blend easier. If you want a completely smooth soup, be sure to blend until desired consistency with an immersion blender or a high powered blender.
- Can I make this vegetarian? For a vegetarian soup, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Can I make this Gluten-Free? Substitute all-purpose flour for a 1:1 gluten-free flour to make this a GF soup.
- Is this soup healthy? Since we blend most of the veggies into the soup, it naturally starts with a creamy base and only needs 1/2 cup of cream to finish it off. This homemade version is healthier than most of the recipes I have seen and is fairly low carb. Check out the nutrition label below the recipe card for calories.
- Can I use frozen broccoli? You can use frozen broccoli. Add frozen florets to the recipe just like you would fresh and cook to desired doneness.
- Can I use the broccoli stems? You can use the broccoli stems, but make sure to peel the stems first since they can be tough and fibrous then dice the tender broccoli stems and add them with the broccoli florets.
What to Serve with Broccoli Cheddar Soup:
We love serving this inside sourdough bread bowls, but you can serve it in a regular soup bowl with Dinner Rolls or a slice of French Bread. Add a fresh side salad for the perfect lunch.
More Creamy Soup Recipes:
As soon as the weather starts cooling down, we start making cozy soups and particularly creamy soups. These are the soups make on our regular rotation.
- Loaded Potato Soup – all the comforts of a baked potato
- Clam Chowder – restaurant quality
- Silky Smooth Carrot Soup – a go-to winter soup
- Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup – a twist on classic Chicken Soup
- Corn Chowder – creamy and comforting with fresh corn
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup onion, finely diced (from 1 medium onion)
- 2 cups carrots, (3 medium), sliced into thin rings
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 4 cups broccoli, (2 heads of broccoli), cut into small florets
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sea salt, or to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp thyme
- 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, (2 cups shredded), plus more to garnish
- 2/3 cup parmesan cheese, (mild) shredded
Instructions
- Prep all of your ingredients before you start cooking. In a dutch oven or medium soup pot, melt 2 Tbsp butter. Add onion and carrots and saute until onions soften (5 minutes).
- Add 4 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp thyme. Bring to a boil then add broccoli and reduce to a simmer, partially cover, and cook until broccoli is softened (10-12 minutes depending on the thickness of broccoli).
- Remove 2 cups of vegetables with a strainer and set aside. Blend remaining soup in the pot with an immersion blender or puree in batches in a blender. Blend until smooth or your desired consistency.
- In a separate small bowl, combine 1/2 cup cream with 3 Tbsp flour and whisk vigorously until smooth and no longer lumpy then blend in 1 tsp dijon. The mixture will be thick like frosting. Bring the blended soup back to a boil and whisk in the cream/flour mixture, whisking for 3 to 4 minutes until smooth and thickened.
- Remove the soup from the heat. Stir in the cheeses then stir in the reserved cooked vegetables. Season with salt to taste and serve right away. Garnish with more cheddar if desired.
Nutrition Per Serving
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Fantastic. I added some ground cayenne pepper and it added an extra kick and smokiness. Yum
Good to know that you enjoyed it!
Please clarify amount of cheddar – 4 oz is only one cup shredded.
Hi Laurel, for cheese, the weight is measured in ounces and when it is shredded, it comes to 1 cup.
Hi Natasha, I watch your videos all the time, you are my go to when looking for a new recipe. I made this Broccoli Chedder sour for lunch and it was absolutely delicious. Thank you so much for always sharing such wonderful videos and recipes! ❤️
Hi Diane! You’re very welcome. I’m so glad you loved the recipe.
Oh my God Natasha this is THE
BEST broccoli cheese soup ever! My grandson is a very picky eater and requested it again today he said Oma you make the best broccoli cheese soup in the world! Can you make it every time I come to visit- which is every week! Your recipes are the BEST! Love and hugs❤️Liz Kettler
Aaaw, that is awesome and I’m really to known that your family loves it! I hope they will enjoy all the recipes that you will try.
My son and I get together every month to try new soup recipes. He thinks the Panera version is thicker and creamier, so I’ll be trying a different recipe another time. That being said, I put the pot on the table and the two of us ate the whole thing! We usually have leftovers, thus the five start rating. We really enjoyed this!
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Karen!
A M A Z I N G! Whoo hoo. Love this recipe. Everything is so well written and easy to follow. Bowls came out just as you instructed.
Hi Rhonda! That’s wonderful. I’m so glad to hear that.
Heeeellllooooooo….. this is sooooo good! I didn’t have broccoli or cream so I used cauliflower and milk instead. Still turned out amazing!
Hi Josie! That’s wonderful. I’m glad you loved the recipe.
I would like to ask. Why don’t you grate a bit a nutmeg into your cream mixtures. It just bumps up the flavor a little more and doesn’t taste like nutmeg.
That sounds like it would be interesting. Thanks for the suggestion.
I plan on making this recipe this weekend..question..has anyone else added a few potatoes ?
Hi Murph, I haven’t tried this with potatoes, but with a few adjustments, I imagine that may work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
This looks delicious! I grated a block of parmesan, can I use it in place of shredded, or will it change the consistency/ texture?
Hi Laura, I think that’s fine. Please let us know how it goes!
Can you freeze this soup?? We LOVE broccoli cheddar soup but never go through it fast enough…
Hi Jessica! I probably wouldn’t try freezing this one due to the cheese and dairy. It might separate and not maintain its creamy consistency when it’s thawed. This is one of the few soups we have that are really best enjoyed fresh.
This is delicious. I just finished making it and tasting it. I made a few alterations. I used half and half instead of heavy cream because I didn’t have heavy cream. Also I used salted butter ,again because I don’t usually have Unsalted. I just waited to add salt to see how much I wanted to add. And lastly I used 1 cup of cheddar instead of 2 cups. I used the same amounts on parm and everything else. I tasted it before adding cheese and honestly it was delicious and I could have skipped it. Thanks Natasha. Another winner!
Thanks for sharing, Claudia! I’m so glad you loved it.
I just came across your site, and I watched about 10 of them and am looking forward to making the receipts that I saved. Your kitchen is every woman or man’s dream kitchen.
Take care,
Wendy from Canada
Thank you, Wendy! I’m so glad you came across my website. I hope you love my recipes. Let me know if you find a favorite. 🙂
I’m making this for the first time today. We love meat, so I plan to sauté bacon pieces in the pan first and remove before adding the onion and carrots. Then I’ll add the bacon back in with the reserved veggie chunks. Love your recipes!!!
Sounds delicious! Thank you for sharing, Julie!
I made this yesterday. It is yummy. I live your recipes and they are always a successful. No failures yet with them on my part. ❤️
Aaaw, I am always happy to receive some nice review. Thank you for sharing, Linda!
Hi Natasha! Love your recipes! I make quite a few of them often. Your eclairs – amazing! Lasagna….my fav! Stuffed Pasta shells – yum!
Question re soup recipe. If you don’t own a dutch oven will a regular stainless steel pot work just as well?
Thanks! Christine J.
Hi Christine, that should work! Watch it closely so it doesn’t burn at the bottom; you’ll have to stir it frequently. I’m so glad you’ve loved all of these recipes!
just made this for dinner last nite and it was FAB! I bought boules to serve it in and loved that too. Only thing….found we couldnt eat the bread bowls so seemed very wasteful. What do you do with the bowls?
I’m so glad you loved it, Carol! We ate most of the bowl along with the soup. You can serve it in a regular bowl though if you don’t plan to eat the bread bowls.
Looks delicious, can’t wait to make! Could I use frozen broccoli instead of fresh broccoli?
Hi Julia! Yes, you can use frozen. See my recipe notes for instructions on this.
I’m so heart broken, I always love your recipes. I’m doing keto an have a zone jaw so this sounded great and I knew coming from you it would be amazing. But I ruined it ! I used keto wheat flour to give it less carbs and that was a mistake I also used frozen broccoli.
Oh no, sorry as I have not tested that substitution to advise for you to use that.
Just skip the flour and add a little more cheese… mine turned out great
nice recipe, i made it as described, i had never made it before always purchased at the Grocery Deli– i guess I wont be doing that anymore. this was simple and delish!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, T! And better yet, you can make it fresh at home!
This is an amazing soup!! My family loved it, including a picky 14 year old. I will definitely make this again and again.
That is the best when kids love what we moms make, especially the picky ones. That’s so great!
This soup is great! The best broccoli cheese soup I’ve ever made! I love the addition of Dijon mustard, and appreciate that it cuts back on the cream. My heart goes out to you and your family during this terrible time for Ukraine.
Hello Andrea, thank you for your kind words and great review. I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe!
Oohhh emmmm geeee!!!! SUPER delicious!!!! First time I have EVER made broccoli cheese soup but I have wanted to for a long time! I’ve made several of your other recipes and every one of those have turned out amazing! So I had high confidence that this would be great too. I was right!!! Thank you for having such fun & friendly videos and making all of your recipes do do-able!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Tara!
Saw you making the Broccoli and Cheese Soup, just had to get recipe to make. Looked so yummy. I did make your Apple Pie and it was a big hit at Christmas.
Hello Karlyn, good to know that you enjoyed the Apple pie. I hope you love this soup too!
Amazing 👍 soup
Just made it
And husband love it
Easy
And had everything but heavy whip cream (made with it) & used lot less flour Thinkness was peefect
I’m so glad this was a hit, Martha! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
This soup was Fabulous. Just made it for my husband and I. First time making this soup and First time using an immersion blender. I felt like Lucy!! All got done and added more cheese. Thanks for the recipe.
Great job, Lilian it was a success! Thanks for trying out this recipe and for sharing your comments with us.
Can the brocolli cheese soup be made early in the day and then reheated for dinner? Recipe serves to serve right away.
Also, can soup be frozen?
Hi Nancy, I probably wouldn’t try freezing this one due to the cheese and dairy. It might separate and not maintain its creamy consistency when it’s thawed. This is one of the few soups we have that are really best enjoyed fresh.
I made this soup today for the first time. I followed the recipe exactly, with the exception of chicken broth. I used 3 cans at 14.5 oz each vs. 4 cups. I added a little more flour/cream, and a bit more cheese to make up for the additional chicken broth. The recipe turned out amazing and my husband and I both love it! Your video was helpful and you are adorable! I will be trying more of your recipes! Thank you!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thanks Kelly!
This soup is delicious. Every recipe I have made of yours is delicious and very easy. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for your good comments, Tracy. We appreciate it!
Hi Natasha, this looks delicious and I am going to make it for my daughter. She is a type 1 diabetic so I am going to tweak it a bit for a diabetic-friendly version. My question… can I freeze it?
Hi Annamarie, I probably wouldn’t try freezing this one due to the cheese and dairy. It might separate and not maintain its creamy consistency when it’s thawed. This is one of the few soups we have that are really best enjoyed fresh.
Flavor was amazing! I don’t think i cooked the veg quite long enough because it was a tad grainy after i hit it with the immersion blender. It’s definitely a keeper though…will try again. Very very tasy!
I’m glad you enjoyed this soup, Sarah!
Hi there! On the nutrition fact label for the Broccoli and Cheddar Soup, how much is in a serving?
Hi Grace, it serves 8 people (1 cup servings) without the bread bowl.
Natasha, I need to make this soup to serve 25 ladies at my church. Can I double or even triple the recipe? Or do you recommend I make 2 or 3 separate batches.
Hi Gail, that would be okay. You may just double or triple the ingredients.
Made this for the second time my adult children loved it and also my grandchildren. I love trying new recipes on them.
That is the best when kids/ grandkids love what we make. That’s so great!
This soup was fantastic! Can’t wait to make it again. Your recipes never disappoint!
Thank you, for your good comments and feedback. I’m glad you loved this soup, Bill!
This is absolutely delicious! Thank you!
I love all your recipes, you are my ‘go to’.
Aww, that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me!
I just made this soup today. It is absolutely delicious! Will definitely be making this recipe again and again! Love your recipes!
I am so happy to hear that. Thank you for the wonderful review!
Probably a silly question, but would a hand mixer work to blend the veggies?
Hi Rachelle, you could use an immersion blender to puree the soup, but an electric hand mixer (like an egg beater style) would break up the broccoli into small pieces but wouldn’t really puree it to a creamy consistency. It would work but the texture would be a little different.
It is so delicious! Thank you for sharing!
I’m so glad you loved the broccoli cheese soup.
I’ve made so many of your recipes. This is probably my favorite, will be making again! Thanks to you, cooking is fun again in my house!
Much love from Ohio
You’re so welcome, Tiffany! I’m happy to know that you just found your new favorite recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Hello Natasha just want to say thank you for all the great recipes my family cant wait for dinner every night and always something different, Anyway just want to say add a couple drops of olive oil to a split and peeled onion rub all around then chop. Its a lot easier on the eyes. love the video’s
Hi Eddie, that’s a nice suggestion. Thank you for sharing that with us and thanks for taking the taking to post your review here.
Great soup. Thanks Natasha. You definitely are one of my favourite recipe blogs for a guarantee to work out every time! One question …. My husband is working on keeping track of his calories, does the calories mentioned in the nutrition box include the bread bowl? Or not? Thanks!
Hi Andrea, it serves 8 people (1 cup servings) without the bread bowl.
Super yummy! Will be a regular in my house now, thank you!
Good to know that you enjoyed this recipe, Tracy!
I am a doctor that takes care of my aged mother who is a survivor of pancreatic cancer 2004. She has a shortened G.I. tract and recently has come to love the broccoli cheese soup. She eats it every day and we thank you so much! She loves it and for some reason she tolerates it very well! So grateful to you! P.S. I still watch the video when I make it!
Aww, thank you so much for sharing that with me, Scott. I’m all smiles
Can this be frozen in single serve size? Thanks!
Hi Tanya, I probably wouldn’t try freezing this one due to the cheese and dairy. It might separate and not maintain its creamy consistency when it’s thawed. This is one of the few soups we have that are really best enjoyed fresh.
I would like to make this for a bridal shower. Can I make ahead of time?
Hi Debra, We love it fresh but have stored it for up to a few days, it never lasts long enough to test it beyond that.
How would you translate this recipe to the crock pot?
Hi Nicole, I haven’t tested this in a crockpot to advise, but it may work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.
Made this soup, and absolutely loved it except I didn’t add the tspn of salt, & just left it to the saltiness in the stock. Just one question though….I was a bit confused with the grated cheddar measurements because 4 oz, which is only 125 grams, how does that equate to 2 cups ? If you would clarify please……anyway I put the amount I thought and it turned out heavenly…..will def make again.
Hi Julz, I’m so glad you loved the recipe! We weighed the cheese and the overall weight was 4 oz. We then measured the shredded cheese in a measuring cup and it filled 2 cups by volume.
Oh I see, thanks for your reply Natasha, that’s cleared things up for me.
Merci , se sont de très bonne recette.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
This was delicous! The breadbowl made it absolutley perfect. The only change I made was to substitute 1% milk for the cream.
Can’t wait to try this! Also.. looking for the link for your scraper that you said you would provide link for in the notes. I can’t seem to find it???
Hi Christine, I hope you love the recipe! You can see the kitchen tools that I use here on my Amazon affiliate shop I hope that helps.
Hi Christine, you can find our favorite kitchen tools, including the scraper, in our Amazon Affiliate Shop HERE.
Broccoli cheese soup was amazing.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
We enjoying your recipes .today I am trying the Broccoli cheese soup. My can I freeze the left overs for another time.
Hi Norma, I probably wouldn’t try freezing this one due to the cheese and dairy. It might separate and not maintain its creamy consistency when it’s thawed. This is one of the few soups we have that are really best enjoyed fresh. Check out our other soup recipes here.
Where is the scraper link??
Hi Lorenzo, you can find our favorite kitchen tools in our Amazon Affiliate Shop HERE.
I made this for tonight’s supper (I also made the bread bowls from scratch), it was delicious, but I do think the next time I make it, I will double or triple the recipe :).
Thank you for everything you – I’ve tried several of your recipes and they are always a hit!
Sounds like a great plan. Thank you for your good comments, Vicky!
I have made this a few times now and it’s so good!
Question though, I’d like to double or triple it. Can I just double or triple the recipe as is, or what do you recommend?
Hi Marie, that’s right you can simply double all the ingredients.
Made this soup last night for dinner. It was a knock out of the park!
My husband’s words: This is pretty darn good on a cold night. He likes his “chunky” with big pieces of broccoli.
This soup was easy to make if you prep and delicious. We will make it again. Thank you for sharing your recipes!
Excellent! Thank you so much to you both for your great review. I’m glad you enjoyed this recipe.
I have made this soup several times because it is unbelievably delicious!
Sounds wonderful, Erin! I’m glad this is now one of your favorite recipes.
Question – Does this soup freeze well? And if so, any suggestions for doing so?
Hi Deb, I probably wouldn’t try freezing this one due to the cheese and dairy. It might separate and not maintain its creamy consistency when it’s thawed. This is one of the few soups we have that are really best enjoyed fresh. Check out our other soup recipes here.
Hi Natasha
What is a substitute for heavy whipping cream?
Hi Marisa, you could use light cream, but it won’t be quite as creamy.
hi pls am looking for your guacomole dip recipe ? if you pls share I would like to make it on the weekend I saw it but no measurements pls provide thanks
Hi Shelina, you can find all of our guacamole recipes HERE.
My husband doesn’t like broccoli, so I blitzed it all was delicious, I made homemade brown bread as well . I will be making it again .😀
Hi Jackie, I’m so happy you loved the broccoli cheese soup.
This was delicious. My family loved it. I noticed it was really thick. Did I do something wrong? Yours looks a little more liquid.
I’m glad to hear that, Donna. You can try adding a little bit of water but it will not be as tasty and creamy as the original recipe and you would have to adjust and add the other ingredients and seasoning as well if you want to achieve the same result.
Deeeeeeeelicious! Followed recipe almost exactly to the t. Didn’t have whole carrots so used 2c of matchsticks.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Natasha, all your recipes are fantastic. I made your chicken pot pie for a friend I was catering food to and she loved it! I trust you after reading all your reviews and this Sunday, I will make this soup. I love your presence online. You’re so beautiful and well-presented. Great job Natasha
You’re so nice! Thank you! I’m so happy you’re enjoying our recipes!
Omg’ness This is my ultimate favourite soup. My grown son came for a visit and truly loved it. As a matter of fact, Natasha there isn’t one of your recipes I’ve made that have disappointed. Thank you for sharing & the inspiration!
You’re welcome, Lisa! I’m so glad you both enjoyed this!
I’ve made this soup twice now and it is an amazing recipe; so hearty and delicious. It’s especially helpful because I can control the sodium content for my mother and she licked the bowl clean! lol Thank you Natasha for all you do.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Scottie!
I made this tonight and it turned out delicious just like your video, it is sure a keeper recipe. Thank you for sharing. My husband and I had seconds. Keep up the good recipes Natasha. Your smile motivates us cooking. Orie
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you!
I made this tonight and it turned out amazing! It’s easy and the flavor is great. Thank you Natasha.
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Sharmaine!
I made this soup today. It turned out amazing. I am going to try to freeze a small portion and if it separates as you have advised that it might, I will try the immulsion blender. I guess I will find out if the taste remains the same
Sounds like a good plan Sheri. Please share with us too how it goes.
Made it today. Was delicious! Will be making again for sure, maybe even a double portion 😊 Thanks for sharing!
So great to hear that, Lana. Thank you for sharing your good feedback with us!
I made this last night, and it was so good!! I used half and half because the grocery store was out of heavy cream and added a couple tablespoons of extra flour. It came out perfect! My husband loves spicy food, so I added extra black pepper, and I added some cayenne to his bowl. We loved it!
Adding extra pepper sounds great, it definitely adds flavor to this soup! Thanks for your great feedback and for sharing that with us, Sarah.
Absolutely yummy! I made this with the help of my 3 kids and they loved it!! Having them assist in the kitchen is helping them try new foods! I couldn’t find bread bowls anywhere so i just bought the largest rolls I could find!
Sounds great, Amy. It is awesome when kids get to help out in the kitchen. Keep it up and I hope that you and your family will love every recipe that you will try!
Wow! My husband said better than Panera! Great instructions, freshly grated the cheeses & used your recommended hand blender for the 1st time. I am adding this to our Thanksgiving instead of an oven broccoli dish! So wonderful thank you for sharing!
Wow, that’s an awesome feedback from your husband. Thanks to you both for giving this recipe a try!
Made this recipe today. First time eating Broccoli Cheese Soup….Delicious.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Rosie! Thank you for the wonderful review!
Oh my! I’m eating it right now and it’s so delicious!! Followed the recipe to T except for one thing. I used half & half instead of heavy cream. Still so good. My tummy is happy. 😋
Yay, I’m happy to hear that! Thanks for your great feedback, Nancy.
Hey Natasha!
I am on a low carb, so thinking what can I use instead of corn-starch? or just leave it?
Hi Farheen, I haven’t tried a substitute to advise. If you experiment I would love to know how you like that.
You can try arrowroot powder. It’s a substitution for cornstarch. I bought mine online
I never have to go to Panera again. This soup is that good!.
Directions are super easy and I followed them exactly with no deviations. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Yay so wonderful to hear that! You are most welcome, I’m so happy that you enjoyed this recipe, Lisa!
the most amazing soup. Could has eaten the whole pot
Love it! Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful feedback with us, Janis.
Hi. I made this soup per recipe. The flavour was excellent but the texture gritty. I finally had to throw it out. And, the cream did not curdle. What did I do wrong? Help
Hi Nadine, I am always happy to help troubleshoot. It may be due to undercooking the veggies. Also some broccoli stems can be more fibrous which is why I peel the stems before adding them (see photo of broccoli above). I hope that helps!
Sometimes people use pre-shredded cheese in recipes, and it has a coating on it that may result in grittiness. I learned this from making mac & cheese. Not knowing if you did, or not, it’s just a thought!
Tracy, I think you are right about this. This is why I have stopped using pre-shredded cheese completely.
I usually like your recipe and was craving this soup. I made different cersions of this soup but this was deff not my favorite. The consistency and everything is just not the cleanly like real chedder broccoli should be and I followed the recipe. Deff a won’t recommend.
Hi Kat, I’m sorry to hear that you didn’t enjoy it, we loved having the veggies texture in the soup, but you can blend the full batch if that is your preference. Also, be sure to cook the veggies long enough. If they are undercooked, they won’t blend together as well. I hope that helps.
this looks awesome, Natasha,
and so easy.
Thank you so much for sharing
I hope you love this recipe Linda!
Hi Natasha, can I use milk instead of cream as I cant digest the cream.
Hi Toni, I can’t say that will work. We prefer heavy whipping cream since it is more creamy and rich. Milk will be “watery” since it doesn’t thicken like heavy whipping cream does.
I used 1% milk and it was very good. The 2nd time I made it again with the whipping cream and didn’t like it as well, though that may be because it came to a boil after I added the cheeses and changed the texture.
Hi! I love your all your recipes!
I was wondering could I shredded chicken to this soup?
Hi Ashley, I haven’t tested that but I imagine that could work. If you experiment I would love to know how you like that.
Hi Natasha, can I use frozen baby broccoli florets instead of regular florets for this soup? Thanks!
Hi Stephanie, I haven’t tested that with that specifically but I imagine it may work. If you experiment please let me know how you like that
Hi Stephanie, I haven’t tested that but I think it should work fine with frozen broccoli. Frozen broccoli will soften faster so keep that in mind.
This was incredible. I’m not a fan of sharp cheddar so I just used medium, still so tasty.
Love how quickly and easily it came together.
Thanks so much, can’t wait to try more of your soups!!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that Nevena!
Hi Natasha,
Curious to know if anyone had made this in the instant pot?
Hi Martha, I haven’t tried this yet in an instant pot. Let’s see if others can share their experience with us here.
Hey Natasha!
I’m planning on making the soup and was wondering where are the bread rolls from ? Or do you know some places that have good bowls for this soup ?
Hi Luda, you can check out any bakery at your place or source online. You can also serve this in a regular bowl with Dinner Rolls or a slice of French Bread.
Ok. This is by far the best broccoli soup I’ve had / made! Thank you Natasha for your many recipes!! I was going to take a picture but it was gone before I could. What can I say? Thanks sooo much!
Sounds like you found a new favorite Marj! That’s so great!
how many servings does this recipe serve?
Hi Elizabeth, it serves 8 people (1 cup servings)
This looks AMAZING and I can’t wait to try it. How long can leftovers be stored in the fridge?
I hope you love this recipe, Courtney! We love it fresh but have stored it for up to days, it never lasts long enough to test it beyond that.
Just watched the video, I am SO making it tomorrow, I love how ingredients are easy to find in the fridge and pantry. I have a bag of broccoli so I searched what would Natasha do 😉
Your husband helping out is so awww, awesome, you guys are such a warm and loving team and you radiate that love. My family knows that I am cooking a lot from you and when they hear I am making Natasha’s recipe they get so excited because they know it is going to be delicious!
That is so nice, thanks for sharing that with us. I’m so glad that you’re family enjoys our recipe too!
Hi, Natasha, I’ve lost 2 of my teeth (planed) 2 days befor, so my husband just has made this soup for me. It is sooo great! Thank you very mutch! I’VE noticed a lot of other Things from you side greetings from germany
Aww that’s so nice of him! I’m so glad you enjoyed this soup! I hope you recover quickly!
Looking for you food scrapper. I could not see it in the posting.
Hi Steve, you may see the kitchen tools that I use here in our Amazon Page.
Hi Natasha made this soup last night and it was phenomenal! Question , can you double the recipe and get the same results ?
Hi Hysaha, you sure can! I hope you love this recipe!
Amazing soup recipe ! We all can’t stop raving about how good it was. Question, can this recipe be doubled with the same result to make a larger batch?
Hi Hysha, I bet that could work. If you experiment please let me know how you like that.
Made this for dinner tonight and OMG it was so delicious!! Also added some Baby Bella Mushrooms that I needed to use up. Definitely a do over menu item! Thank you for sharing your recipe Natasha. LOVE your site and plan to be back often!!!
Thank you so much for sharing that with me! I’m all smiles
Love this recipe make it every two weeks. Her chicken noodle soup also great. Love watching and cooking with Natasha, she is the first person I have enjoyed watching and cooking with.🥰🥰
Thank you so much for your compliments, Kathy. I appreciate it!
Made this for the first time today. Only adjustments I made were having to substitute regular mustard for the dijon and regular chicken broth for the low sodium version (I just used half the salt called for). Super good! Could definitely serve this to company Will be making this one again.
That’s nice to know information, thank you for sharing some of the substitute ingredients that you used. That’s so helpful!
Creamy and Cheesy
Thank you so much!
Thinking about making this but was wondering if it can be frozen? and how long will this stay good for in the fridge?
I probably wouldn’t try freezing this one due to the cheese and dairy. It might separate and not maintain its creamy consistency when it’s thawed. This is one of the few soups we have that are really best enjoyed fresh. Check out our other soup recipes here.
Does this recipe freeze well? Looking forward to trying it out!
Hi Dana, I probably wouldn’t try freezing this one due to the cheese and dairy. It might separate and not maintain its creamy consistency when it’s thawed. This is one of the few soups we have that are really best enjoyed fresh. Check out our other soup recipes here.
This soup was delicious. It’s so creamy. My family loved it. They loved the crunch of the bread bowl too. Yum. I will definitely be making this again
That is awesome! I’m so happy that everyone loved it. Thanks for the good feedback.
OMG. I would add a photo if we had leftover but we ate it so fast!! When I first told my husband what I was making for dinner he was like “meh” but once he had it… BAM! We’ve now had it twice in the last two weeks.
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Wondering if you’ve got a bread bowl recipe to go along with this?? I’d love to try it sometime and in a bread bowl, to me, is the best way to have broc soup!
Hi Cori, I do not have a bread bowl at this time but that is a great idea. I have it on my to-do list.
Hi Natasha: love watching you cooking and your kids are beautiful. Love your kitchen too. Recipes seems so easy and you are funny. I am making the broccoli and cheese soup. I ordered my bread bowls but wouldn’t be ready until tomorrow. So I am making this soup in two parts. Hope it’s turns out well.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Enjoy and please share with us how it goes!
This was my first attempt at making broccoli cheese soup and it came out absolutely amazing! My husband (who is a retired chef) actually admitted it was better than his! I did replace half of the parmesan with asiago as I ran out of parmesan.
Great job for your first time! Keep up the great work and I hope you love every recipe that you try.
The best and so easy to make. I didn’t have dijon mustard but honestly how much better could it get with it on it? Lol
I love it
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
This Broccoli Cheddar Soup is delicious! I have tried several broccoli cheese soup recipes over the years and their consistency or flavor wasn’t exactly right, but this recipe is perfect! Everyone loved it! Happy to have finally found the right recipe!
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Kim!
I love all your recipes, thanks for all your tips. I have lupus and a lot of food doesn’t taste good due to my taste buds has changed, your recipes are really good. Thanks again
You’re welcome, Debbie! I’m so glad you’re enjoying our recipes!
Hi Natasha,
I grate a lot of cheese too, but now I have a presto salad shooter. It makes life so much easier. I got mine from Amazon. Just a fun suggestion
The more cheese the better! I agree. I’ll have to look it up, thank you for that suggestion.
It was so good!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed that, Janice!
You have so many ads on your website! It becomes very distracting and annoying.
I understand that it is how money is made, but its simply too much.
Thank you for sharing your concerns and feedback.
The only way we can continue providing free recipes is by having ads on our site so we are not able to remove those at this time. We find that most people would rather see the ads than pay to see the recipes.
I appreciate your feedback and I hope you love every recipe you try.
“This stuff is so good.. Did you pull it from Natasha’s Kitchen?”
-Husband
I love it! Thanks to you and your husband for this great review.
Hi Natasha thank you glad I found you! Can you use heavy cream instead that’s what I have right now .. ?
Hi Naomi, that should work. We prefer heavy whipping cream since it is more creamy. I hope you. love this recipe.
In regard to Naomi’s question, heavy cream—heavy whipping cream…what’s the difference?
Hi Linda, are essentially the same thing, and both must contain at least 36% or more milk fat.
Looks so yummy, can’t wait to try this tomorrow! But I have a question.. what if I want to add water to it to make more of the soup ( biggish family lol ) ? Would I have to add more flour and heavy whip cream?Thank you for your help!!
You can add water but it will not be as tasty and creamy as the original recipe and you would have to adjust and add the other ingredients and seasoning as well if you want to achieve the same result.
Natasha!!! I was waiting for this recipe for a long time & so glad I finally got it ! This is my favorite soup! Thank you So Much!
You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe, Luba!
This soup is absolutely delicious-I did make a few changes as a result of what I had in the fridge-I used half chicken and half homemade beef broth and I used a variety of cheeses that I wanted to use up (fontina, pepper jack, mozzarella, extra sharp and parm)-so good!!! This recipe is a keeper!!
That’s so great Anne! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
I have a problem and don’t know if you can help me or not. In order to fit your recipe on my “print page” I have to zoom the size down so small that I can’t even read it. Thank you.
Did you try printing it in portrait mode?
I made this soup last night. I have one word for it… fantastic! I prefer this to the salty version in the restaurant. Thanks for sharing this winner!
You’re welcome, Richard! I’m so glad you liked that.
I made the soup tonight for dinner and everybody loved it! Finished every drop. My nephew had 3 helpings! Better yet, I made your chocolate cake for dessert so it really was a Natasha’s meal day! Thanks for the helpful recipes!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Mike!
Best Broccoli Cheese soup! Thank you for a wonderful recipe and very simple, one of those 30 minutes or less and you can feed the hungry. Will be using this recipe again.
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Chris!
Ok lets start with the fact that I love cheddar cheese and broccoli soup, but I’ve had the worst of luck with finding the right recipe. I believe I’ve actually traumatized my husband with my previous broccoli soups. This recipe is by far the best so far, and believe me when I say I tried many! Thanks! I can now enjoy my favorite soup without having to go to pannera bread and spend a fortune.
I hope this one changes it all and becomes your new favorite, Tonya! Thank you for stopping by and sharing your review with us, I hope our recipe tips help you.
Looks very good!! Is ok to make a day before ???
Hi Vica, we love it fresh but that should work. I hope you love this recipe.
Just made this soup and I have so say, this is the best recipe for broccoli cheddar soup out there! So delicious!
That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review Inna!
What can I use instead of Dijon mustard? Please and thank you!!!
Hi Christine, I haven’t tried substituting mustard with something else yet to advise.If you try something else please share with us how you liked it.
Your happy disposition, your wonderful cooking and great looking meals sure make my day. Thank you so much.Johanna
You’re so nice! Thank you for that thoughtful feedback. I’m smiling big reading this comment.
I always love your easy-to-follow recipes. Everything turns out beautifully. This is no exception. Great flavor and beautiful to look at. We served it with a large loaf of freshly baked thickly sliced country bread. A new favorite!
Thank you for that awesome review Lisalia! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
This is one of my kids’ favorite soups! I will have to try this homemade version soon.
I hope you love it! Thank you for stopping by, Carrie.
Broccoli cheese soup is one of my kids’ favorite soups! Love how much easier it looks with your step-by-step recipe!
It is easy & the flavor is amazing! I hope you give it a try soon!
Can you show a broccoli and cheese casserole for thanksgiving?
Thank you so much for that suggestion, Kristi!