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Creamy broccoli cheese soup in a white bowl.

Simple Broccoli Cheese Soup With 5 Ingredients

A quick and creamy broccoli cheese soup made with just five simple ingredients, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Chopped Broccoli Florets Fresh and firm broccoli.
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese Sharp cheddar preferred for melting.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped for flavor.
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth Low-sodium recommended.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For creaminess.

Method
 

  1. Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets and finely chop the onion.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3-5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add broccoli and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes until tender.
  5. Puree the soup with an immersion blender, then stir in heavy cream and melted cheese. Season and serve hot.

Notes

For a thicker soup, blend longer or add a bit of flour.