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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Prep 15 min Cook 30 min Total 45 min Servings 6

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

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About this recipe

I only post recipes that I have tried and verified and are good to my taste — all taste may vary.

Grate your own cheddar; pre-shredded has anti-caking starch that makes soup grainy.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Cook onion and carrot in butter 6 minutes, garlic 1 minute; stir in flour 2 minutes.

  2. 02

    Whisk in broth and milk; simmer until slightly thick.

  3. 03

    Add broccoli, mustard and nutmeg; simmer 15 minutes until tender.

  4. 04

    Blend a third of the soup if you like it smoother.

  5. 05

    Off heat stir in cheese by handfuls until melted. Season.

Notes & swaps

  • Grate your own cheddar; pre-shredded has anti-caking starch that makes soup grainy.