Perfect Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Perfect Broccoli Cheddar Soup is hearty, cheesy, comfort food! I'll show you the correct timing and temperature to get the PERFECT outcome.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Keyword gluten free, vegetarian

Method Stovetop

Servings

Calories 442kcal

Melt butter in a large soup pot or Dutch Oven over medium heat then add carrots and shallot, season with salt and pepper, and then saute until carrots are tender, 5-7 minutes.
Sprinkle in flour then whisk to combine and cook while whisking for 1 minute. Slowly stream in chicken broth while whisking to avoid lumps then add milk and whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper then turn heat up to medium-high to bring soup to a simmer — NOT A BOIL — while whisking slowly yet constantly. Once simmering, turn the heat back down to medium or medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer then cook while whisking until the soup has slightly thickened, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add broccoli florets to pot then simmer for 20 more minutes, or until broccoli is tender. Remove pot from heat then add 8oz cheese in three batches, stirring until completely smooth before adding the next batch. Mash florets slightly with a potato masher to reach desired texture – this is optional. Taste soup then add salt and pepper if necessary. Ladle into bowls then serve with remaining shredded cheese.