Erin's Cheesy Broccoli Soup

30 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Ready In: 30 min

“The key to this delicious and creamy soup is cream cheese! Oh so good!” - by CARAMOMMY

Ingredients

3 cups water
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
2 bunches broccoli, chopped
1/2 onion, minced
2 cups milk
1/2 cup margarine
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Bring water and chicken bouillon granules to a boil in a pot. Add broccoli and onion; cook at a boil until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
Combine milk, margarine, flour, and cream cheese in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir until the margarine melts and the mixture begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.
Stir Cheddar cheese into the milk mixture; cook and stir until the Cheddar melts completely.
Pour the broccoli mixture into the cheese mixture in the large pot; stir well.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
669 cal
33%

Fat
54.4 g
84%

Carbs
27.9 g
9%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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mary w

Dec. 15, 2012

"Very good - I was looking for a recipe that didn't use processed cheese. This recipe turns out creamy and has great flavor. I used chicken broth instead of the water and bouillon but other than that..." See more, I made it as written. I think I will add 1/2 tsp white pepper next time."

smvallet

Nov. 16, 2012

"Very easy and delicious! I was looking for a recipe that called for real cheese. Was happy to find this one. I left out the flour completely and thickened it with cornstarch instead. Also, I added som..." See moree pepper and garlic powder. My kids ate it up!"

Mecandy

Nov. 20, 2012

"This is so good! I don't use processed cheese so this was perfect! I also added chopped carrots for extra nutrition and used a carton of broth instead of bouillon and water. My kids and husband love..." See mored it. This will be used again for sure!"

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