30-Minute Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup
Soups are easy meals to throw together quickly. This 30-Minute Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup is a super fast soup that can be eaten for lunch, dinner, or as a starter to a main dish. Enjoy this creamy, comforting soup in the cold weather or any time you want a hug in a bowl. Don't forget to serve it with a nice piece of French bread. An easy soup recipe like this is sure to end up in your recipe box. Make it today and then all year long.
Notes
This recipe was developed using a Calphalon pan. Read our review of the Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick 8-piece Cookware Set.
Serves6
Cooking Vessel Size8-quart stock pot
Ingredients
- 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
- 2 chicken stock cubes
- 3 cup water
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/8 teaspoon thyme
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk*
Instructions
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Melt butter over medium heat in Calphalon 8-quart stock pot. Add the celery, onion, thyme, salt and pepper. Saute until onion is tender - about 5 minutes.
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Add the stock cubes, broccoli, and 3 cups of water. Bring to boil, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer 15 minutes.
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Mix cornstarch and water. This is a LOT of cornstarch but you have to end up with the consistency of a pudding so you must use a lot. Stir in the cornstarch and when bubbles begin to rise to the surface, slowly add the heavy cream, blending well. Stirring constantly, add the shredded cheese and stir until melted. If the consistency is too thick for your taste, you can thin to the desired consistency using the *milk. Use just enough milk to get it to the consistency you prefer. I use about 1/4 cup of milk, but it may vary.
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Serve immediately (as thickened products that use a cornstarch base will break down quickly).