Easy Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup Recipe
Servings: 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 1/2 small onion, diced small (about 1/2 cup)
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced small (about 1/2 cup)
- salt & pepper
- 1 quart plus 1 can, 14.5 ounce chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup instant potato flakes
- 3 to 4 heads of broccoli, cut into florets
- 3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large French oven over medium heat. Add carrots and onion and cook for 4 minutes. Add salt and pepper.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a boil and allow to boil for 5 minutes.
- Add potato flakes and stir. Simmer for about 3 minutes.
- Add broccoli and cheese and return heat to medium and cook for another 10 minutes minutes. Season salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with cheese.
When you make this recipe...
Share on Instagram and tag @TheLittleKitchn and be sure to use the hashtag #thelittlekitchenrecipes. I can't wait to see your photos!