Excellent Broccoli Cheese Soup

This fresh broccoli cheese soup is easy to make on the stovetop with roux, chicken stock, milk, white pepper, and both processed and Cheddar cheese.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 363 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 9 cups chicken stock
• 9 cups milk
• 5 cups fresh broccoli florets
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup butter
• 1.5 teaspoons white pepper
• 1.5 pounds processed cheese, shredded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and stir in flour. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes. Pour in chicken stock and milk; season with white pepper and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, bring a second large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook broccoli in boiling water until just tender, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and set aside.

Step 3

Gradually stir processed cheese and Cheddar cheese into milk-stock mixture until melted. Stir in broccoli and continue cooking until broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes.