I received compensation from Zoup! in exchange for creating this recipe, but the thoughts and opinions are all my own – just as always. Â Thanks for supporting the businesses that support me! Â
That’s why I absolutely loved using this Zoup! Good, Really Goodâ„¢ Chicken Broth in this recipe.  Now, I never share a product with y’all that I don’t love, but this one is special.  From the moment I cracked open the jar, I knew it was different.
Y’all, this stuff is amazing.  While other broths just kinda smell like, well… broth, this chicken broth smells like savory roasted chicken.  It is so rich and flavorful that it’s perfect for just warming and sipping straight from the jar.  It’s cooked in kettles in small batches so it tastes so much like homemade.  It’s also low in calories, paleo-friendly, and completely free of hormones, gluten, GMO’s, fat, trans fat and saturated fat.
Zoup! got its start as a fast-casual franchise of restaurants and now they’re bringing restaurant-quality broth to supermarkets. Â Now, you might find the broth to be a little more expensive than the cardboard box varieties at your local store, but the difference in flavor is worth the extra – especially when you rely on the broth for the base flavor as in this recipe.
Zoup! Good, Really Goodâ„¢ Chicken Broth is the secret ingredient in this Super Simple Broccoli Cheese Soup because it makes it super rich and savory.
Sometimes recipes like Broccoli Cheese Soup can seem overwhelming with lots of steps, but this one is straight-forward and to the point. Â It even calls for frozen broccoli so there’s no need to wash and chop fresh broccoli – and you won’t even know the difference when it comes to flavor! Â I’ll admit, I normally shy away from frozen broccoli, but it works perfectly here.
Even better is you’ll have the whole thing put together in less than 45 minutes. Â It’s rich, cheesy, and super creamy. Â Y’all are going to love it!
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- â…“ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 (32-ounce) jar (4 cups) Zoup! Good, Really Goodâ„¢! Chicken Broth
- 2 cups half and half
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 (20 to 22-ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a heavy bottomed stock pot or dutch oven, melt the butter then cook the onions over medium low heat until tender - 8 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over and stir well. Cook for about 3 minutes.
- Gradually add the broth and stir to combine after each addition. Add the half and half, salt, and garlic powder and stir well. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring very frequently, being cautious not to scorch.
- Add the thawed broccoli and stir well. Cook over medium low until the broccoli is tender. If you prefer a smoother soup, feel free to use an immersion blender to puree some of the soup to a smoother consistency.
- Add the cheese and stir until it has melted. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.
* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, I recommend grabbing your favorite brands and plugging those ingredients into an online nutritional calculator.
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Can I use homemade broth or does this kind make it better??
You are welcome to use homemade broth! Enjoy!
Simple ingredients and a great taste
Thanks, Angela!
This is a great recipe…always have frozen broccoli so easy to make…I have used..instead of half and half…2% condensed milk, I have used room temp cream cheese, stir in at the end and other cheeses as well..I have used broth with a bit of better than broth to up the broth flavor, I have also used chicken bone broth..even with all these substitutions it still is very good..sometimes I add chopped celery or even a potato…easy and always tastes good!!
I’m glad you found the recipe useful, Ruth Ann! I love all the creative substitutions you’ve made. Frozen broccoli is such a lifesaver, and adding cream cheese or different broths sounds delicious. Chopped celery and potatoes are great ideas too. Thanks for sharing your twists!
This recipe is pretty good. The broth kinda tastes like Wisconsin cauliflower soup so I really like it. Next time I will cut up the broccoli so it is easier to eat.
I’m glad you liked the recipe! It’s interesting how it reminded you of Wisconsin cauliflower soup. Hope your next batch turns out even better!
This recipe is quick and easy especially when family calls and says “hey, we are in the area and thought we’d stop by” at 5:30pm on a Saturday. I doubled the recipe and whipped this together and had it cooking by the time they got there. My family went crazy over this soup and thought is was so good!
Thanks Stacey I love the recipes.
Hey there! I’m so glad to hear that the recipe worked out for you, especially on short notice! Doubling it was a smart move, and it’s awesome that your family loved it.
There were no leftovers after making this soup. It was delicious. I didn’t have garlic powder so I used minced garlic. I will continue to say this with every review, Stacey your recipes are becoming a huge part of our household. Haven’t come across a recipe we don’t love.
You just made my day! I’m so glad y’all enjoyed the soup, and minced garlic sounds like a perfect swap. It means the world to hear my recipes are such a big part of your home—thank you!
Once again you’ve nailed it! Made this soup tonight and as I expected, it’s awesome….quick, easy and tastes out of this world! Thank you Stacey! Love your recipes
Thank you, Alice!!
I am making this today but I can’t find Zoup Chicken Broth. I did find Zoup Chicken Bone Broth, will this work or change the taste too much? Thanks for sharing your recipes!
Either of these should work fine!
Stacey – this easy Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe is wonderful! My husband said it is the best he has ever had! The half and half is certainly different in a cream soup. Love your easy recipes!
Thanks, Ruth Anne! I’m so glad to hear you both enjoyed it!
How do I use fresh broccoli in this soup?
Also, will whole milk work?
Fresh broccoli will work! Just chop it into small florets and simmer until tender. Whole milk will work, but it might make the soup a little thinner than using the half and half. Let me know how it turns out!
I have been looking for a good, easy broccoli cheese soup recipe. Now I have found it! Tried this a couple weeks ago and we love it! I have always had trouble with either the cream or cheese not mixing properly, but this worked perfectly. Thank you!!
Awesome! I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Very good. I followed the guided instructions provided by the writer and found this to be very good for being so simple and quick. I would suggest less salt but overall, I would make this again. Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed it, Kristina!
Could this be done in a crock pot? And if so, would I need to make any changes? Sounds wonderful!
I’ve not tried it that way, Cindy. I’ve made it on the stovetop and then transferred it to a crock pot to keep it warm, though.
Loved the broccoli cheese soup!! Do you have a recipe for butternut squash soup?!
I’m so glad you liked it! I don’t, but maybe I should add it to my list! 🙂
My hubs and I love this soup. I followed the directions exactly, with a couple exceptions. To the onion cooking in the butter I added finely diced carrots. At the last when the cheese was added I also added parmesan cheese. So good. Thanks for an excellent recipe.
Awesome! So glad you enjoyed it!
Would it be okay to use another brand of chicken broth? I have Better Than Bouillon and some other carton broths. And thank you for the broccoli cheese soup recipe, it sounds really easy & yummy! 🙂
Hi Tess! While this recipe was developed specifically using ZOUP!, other broths will work as well.
Where do you buy zoup?
Where do you buy zoup.
There are a few places listed towards the bottom of the post. You can also check out their website for other locations: https://www.zoupbroth.com/buy.php
What a nice soup to try in this weather. Thank you for sharing!