Cheddar Broccoli Soup

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Feb. 15, 2022
Frozen broccoli speeds preparation of this warm and satisfying soup. —Louise Beatty, Amherst, New York
Cheddar Broccoli Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
  • 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Additional shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in broth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in the milk, broccoli, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until heated through. Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, serve with additional cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 252 calories, 16g fat (11g saturated fat), 52mg cholesterol, 750mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein.