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Super Simple Broccoli Cheese Soup

Stacey – January 17, 2019 – 22 Comments

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I received compensation from Zoup! in exchange for creating this recipe, but the thoughts and opinions are all my own – just as always.  Thanks for supporting the businesses that support me!  

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Folks, I’ve always said that cooking delicious food doesn’t have to be complicated or difficult.  Some of my most favorite recipes are the ones that are super simple and only call for a few ingredients.  The disadvantage to that is by using only a few ingredients, you might miss out on opportunities to add flavor.  When that’s the case, you want to pick the most flavorful ingredients to make the dish even better.

Top view of Broccoli and Cheese Soup with stripped towelThat’s why I absolutely loved using this Zoup! Good, Really Good™ 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.

Ingredients for Broccoli and Cheese SoupY’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.  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 Good™ Chicken Broth is the secret ingredient in this Super Simple Broccoli Cheese Soup because it makes it super rich and savory.Broccoli and Cheese served in white bowlSometimes recipes like Broccoli Cheese Soup can seem overwhelming with lots of steps, but this one is straight-forward and to the point.  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!  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.  It’s rich, cheesy, and super creamy.  Y’all are going to love it!

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Super Simple Broccoli Cheese Soup

Course Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Author Stacey Little | Southern Bite

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 (32-ounce) jar (4 cups) Zoup! Good, Really Good™! Chicken Broth
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 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.  
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  1. Vikki

    October 2, 2022 at 12:32 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 3, 2022 at 10:20 am

      Either of these should work fine!

      Reply
  2. Ruth Anne

    September 28, 2022 at 8:01 pm

    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!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      September 29, 2022 at 1:49 pm

      Thanks, Ruth Anne! I’m so glad to hear you both enjoyed it!

      Reply
  3. Jen P.

    October 27, 2020 at 5:15 pm

    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!!

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    • Stacey

      October 28, 2020 at 9:48 am

      Awesome! I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  4. Kristina

    January 19, 2020 at 3:37 pm

    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!

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    • Stacey

      January 22, 2020 at 9:43 am

      So glad you enjoyed it, Kristina!

      Reply
  5. Cindy

    February 16, 2019 at 1:29 pm

    Could this be done in a crock pot? And if so, would I need to make any changes? Sounds wonderful!

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    • Stacey

      February 19, 2019 at 9:43 am

      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.

      Reply
  6. Brenda

    February 13, 2019 at 11:31 am

    Loved the broccoli cheese soup!! Do you have a recipe for butternut squash soup?!

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    • Stacey

      February 13, 2019 at 12:58 pm

      I’m so glad you liked it! I don’t, but maybe I should add it to my list! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Barbara Gray

    January 26, 2019 at 12:41 pm

    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.

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    • Stacey

      January 28, 2019 at 9:26 am

      Awesome! So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  8. Tess

    January 20, 2019 at 11:25 am

    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! 🙂

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    • Stacey

      January 22, 2019 at 1:29 pm

      Hi Tess! While this recipe was developed specifically using ZOUP!, other broths will work as well.

      Reply
  9. Debbie

    January 17, 2019 at 2:30 pm

    Where do you buy zoup?

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    • Lucy

      January 17, 2019 at 3:47 pm

      Where do you buy zoup.

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    • Stacey

      January 17, 2019 at 3:47 pm

      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

      Reply
  10. webstagram

    January 17, 2019 at 10:35 am

    What a nice soup to try in this weather. Thank you for sharing!

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