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With five minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking, you can create comfort in a bowl with this broccoli cheese soup. It uses just a few basic ingredients, most importantly, rich, flavorful Velveeta cheese. This broccoli cheese soup with Velveeta cheese can also be made with a cheese substitute if needed or preferred. Either way, it’s going to be welcome on the table.<\/p>\n
A perfect first course for a larger meal and a great lunch all on its own, this soup is filling and satisfying. It also welcomes your own twists and additions. Make it once following the recipe as-is, and then consider what might make this soup even more of a hit in your household, from spicing it up to adding more veggies to serving it in a bread bowl.<\/p>\n
In a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add the carrots, broccoli, and celery, cover the pan, and boil the veggies for five minutes. Then drain the pan, remove the vegetables, and set them aside.<\/p>\n In the same saucepan, saut\u00e9 the onion in the butter, cooking it at medium heat for two to three minutes until fragrant. Add in the flour and stir well, forming a smooth paste. Then, gradually add the chicken broth and milk, stirring constantly. Cook until the mixture thickens, for 8 to 10 minutes. Then, add the partially cooked vegetables, heating them until they grow tender. Add the cheese, heating and stirring until the cheese has melted and incorporated throughout the soup.<\/p>\n This cheese broccoli soup will keep safely in the fridge for up to four days, but it’s really best enjoyed within three. Store it in an airtight container and gently reheat it on the stove, adding a bit of broth if it has thickened too much, and stirring regularly. It does not microwave well, so try to use that stove.<\/p>\n Yes, you can. It’s best frozen in individual portions, as this speeds up the thawing process. Store it in freezer-safe bags for up to three months, thaw it overnight in the fridge and gently reheat it as mentioned above.<\/p>\n This soup is at its best when served in a bread bowl, frankly, you don’t need to serve anything more! Hearty, filling, and delicious,\u00a0 it is a meal on its own. If you want the soup to be part of a larger dinner, keep the portions small and pair it with a fresh green salad and a lighter grain and protein, like rice or quinoa and fish.<\/p>\n Oftentimes, we have to choose between very tasty and very healthy, and this soup is the former. It’s packed with flavor but rather high in fat, so make it a comforting treat, not a daily meal.<\/p>\n If you opted to use shredded cheddar instead of the Velveeta, it may be coated in an anti-caking agent that prevents proper melting. Use a block of cheddar and shred it yourself to prevent this from happening.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This broccoli cheese soup recipe with Velveeta cheese is a filling, delicious comfort food that you and the family will love, especially served in a bread bowl or with a French baguette.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":2071325,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[307638,306714,307648,306910,304328,305487,304338,303966,303887,306848,304297,304268,324623,304016,304243,306699,304005,304150,303883,307614,306979],"categories-v2":[310623,312723,312900,312710,312905,310632,309906,312715,308988,308984,308481,310796,308992,308495,308478,309603,308308,259483,309177,308579,309586,312672,308549,309434,308476,312895,310591,309979,340273],"coauthors":[343393],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Cauliflower Broccoli Cheese 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"},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.46875,"reviewCount":32,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-01-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Debbie031"},"reviewBody":" I made 50% more so i could have leftovers for lunch, i added a whole pound of cheese, probably could of used about 1&1\/2 pounds for my liking, but it was good i also made a small amount of a rue, i didn't think it was thick enough<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-10-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bsteve11"},"reviewBody":"I tried this recipe about two years ago and it has been my \"go-to\" ever since! My friends and family request this soup throughout the whole year and it even faired well at a company pot-luck. The only change I make is using a mild cheddar instead of velveeta, makes for a more natural taste. This makes quite a bit of soup, so I always end up freezing some leftovers. It heats up so easily and is great to have on hand in a pinch.You wont regret making this one!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-02-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LYNDACREMEANS"},"reviewBody":"This is the best broccoli soup I've ever had! I made 2 small changes. I only put in one cup of carrots and cut the flour back to 1\/2 cup to match the amount of butter. The soup was a perfect thickness. This is a keeper recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"HMSell"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is so simple and quick. I usually do add some salt and pepper and garlic powder, occasionally lemon pepper, too.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-11-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"jmkasprak"},"reviewBody":"I used sharp white cheddar instead of the processed cheese. Next time I will omit the carrots and use more broccoli. Also, maybe using some of the broccoli cooking liquid would give it more broccoli flavor. I noticed some comments about lack of seasoning. I didn't even notice that salt and pepper was not listed since I always add salt and pepper as I cook. Taste and adjust.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-10-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"catjaz111"},"reviewBody":"This is a great soup very creamy with a perfect taste of all of the vegtables. It is very appealing to eat also!! Very easy to make..... I will make this soup many times in the future. Very happy with the results.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-09-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"itslove"},"reviewBody":"I tried this recipe last night and it was terrific. I added mushrooms at 5 minutes boil time and boiled for 2 more minutes. After the soup was completed I felt it needed acidity so I added 1\/2 can of rotel original and it was a great ending to a great day!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Lynnhart"},"reviewBody":"This soup is fantastic! I added garlic, salt and pepper. I did not have the velvetta cheese and used cheddar instead worked great!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"bobbi61554"},"reviewBody":"Loved this soup. I did change a few things, I used 2 cups heavy cream and 2 cups milk, did not add the carrots or celery (did not have any) used chopped red & green pepper and a lot more cheese the called for. It had a bland flavor then I noticed it did not call for any seasonings, so I added seasoned salt, roasted garlic & pepper, then it was excellent.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kathydew"},"reviewBody":"I'm cooking for 2 using lower sodium, lower fat. So I cut everything down 1\/4 of all ingredients. The salt in the chicken broth & processed cheese seemed very salty to me but I don't use much salt. I used much less cheese (1 1\/2\" chunk) & only 1 T. butter & it was plenty for flavor. I sauteed green onion & diced celery before adding broccoli & cauliflower (instead of carrots). I added ground dried garlic, lemon pepper, & a pinch of nutmeg after reading other reviews. I whisked the milk and flour since I used less butter.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-06-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"hicks91"},"reviewBody":"Awesome","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"gardenerbowler"},"reviewBody":"Made this to use up some vegetables I had in the fridge. Was very happy with the results. I have passed some out to some friends. I will definitely make it again. Thanks. May put some in the freezer for later.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-08-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"momio"},"reviewBody":"It was easy and good! We liked it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-03-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"myrakk"},"reviewBody":"Great soup and easy to make","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-09-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"selyfarm"},"reviewBody":"the BEST!!! added pepper, salt and 1 cup of potatoes.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-11-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"baade3"},"reviewBody":"I used cauliflower instead of celery, used less onion (because of the first review), and added 3\/4 lb. instead of 1\/2 lb. of Velveeta. It turned into a wonderful, cheesy cream of vegetable! It does need some salt and pepper to taste, but otherwise I highly recommend this easy, quick recipe!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sduchene"},"reviewBody":"Very good--husband relly liked it","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"nascaraflacfan"},"reviewBody":"Sounded delicious, so we tried it last night. It had no flavor, in spite of adding salt and pepper. We tried several bites and ended up throwing it away. It's too bad, because I love a good broccoli cheese soup.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Janadele"},"reviewBody":"Quick and easy recipe for a lite lunch","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-10-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lbraden"},"reviewBody":"Very good soup. I modified slightly. Added 1tsp minced garlic which I saut\u00e9d with the onion and celery. Added 3\/4 tsp each of salt and pepper. Husband added sliced jalape\u00f1o to his bowl and loved the extra heat. Planning to add red pepper flakes to the next batch. Will make again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-11-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"karenlanderson"},"reviewBody":"This soup had no flavor! I added 1tsp of salt and 1\/2 tsp of pepper and 1\/2 teas nutmeg and it was O.K. but it still needed more salt and pepper. How did this recipe get by with no seasonings?","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-11-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Amy the Midwife"},"reviewBody":"I made this for a group of friends and they all raved about it saying it was some of the best they've had.I did make a few changes. I added minced garlic to the sauteed onions and substituted some dry white wine for some of the chicken broth.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-01-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"schamberlain"},"reviewBody":"This is a good soup for playing with. I cooked the veggies in chicken broth and used that broth in the soup. The soup was very thick with 3\/4 c flour so i used almost 4 c broth to thin it out. Also used 3 c broccoli and salt and pepper.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"coffeeaddict24"},"reviewBody":"I left out the carrots, used half the onions, and added some shredded cheddar at the end- it was REALLY good. :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"5616","romance_copy_dek":"This broccoli cheese soup recipe with Velveeta cheese is a filling, delicious comfort food that you and the family will love, especially served in a bread bowl or with a French baguette.","enhanced_recipe_title":"Cheese Broccoli Soup","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 cups sliced fresh carrots","IngredientText":"2 cups sliced fresh carrots"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 cups broccoli florets","IngredientText":"2 cups broccoli florets"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 cup sliced celery","IngredientText":"1 cup sliced celery"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1-1\/2 cups chopped onion","IngredientText":"1-1\/2 cups chopped onion"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 cup butter","IngredientText":"1\/2 cup butter"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3\/4 cup all-purpose flour","IngredientText":"3\/4 cup all-purpose flour"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 can (10-1\/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted","IngredientText":"1 can (10-1\/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"4 cups whole milk","IngredientText":"4 cups whole milk"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 pound Velveeta, cubed","IngredientText":"1\/2 pound Velveeta, cubed"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/EXPS_TOHD24_5616_LeticiaAlmeida_08.jpg","RecipeId":5616,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Leticia Almeida for Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Cheese Broccoli Soup Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"EXPS_TOHD24_5616_LeticiaAlmeida_08.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Evelyn","Lastname":"Massner","City":"Oakville","StateDescription":"Iowa","IsCommunityCook":false,"ContributorAttachmentFileName":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/Recipe\/testkitchenapproved.png","TimeCallout":"Prep: 5 min. 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Step 1: Cook the veggies<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Form the broth<\/h3>\n
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What should I serve with this cheese broccoli soup?<\/h3>\n
Is this soup healthy?<\/h3>\n
Why won’t my cheese melt in my soup?<\/h3>\n