Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a delicious soup that is often overloaded with fat. This healthy version is so good, even broccoli haters will eat it.

bowl of cheddar and broccoli soup with text overlay

I was thrilled when I served this healthified version of Broccoli Cheddar Soup and my 8 year old ate it!

This is the kid that gags at the mere thought of broccoli. That makes it a definite winner. Plus it is easy, one pot, and ready in about 30 minutes. Score!

The next time I make the soup I will save the florets for the top and only cook and puree the stems so I don't have the tell-tale green flecks in the soup. 😉

If you want the soup more orange/yellow in color, add a peeled chopped carrot with the broccoli or some peeled sweet potatoes with the potatoes. Add a bit more liquid if it gets too thick.

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup onions (chopped)
2 cups stock (chicken or vegetable)
2 cups potatoes (peeled and cut in 1" cubes)
2 cups half and half (or milk of any kind - coconut, almond, soy)
1 bay leaf
2 cups broccoli (chopped)
2 cups cheddar cheese (grated)

OPTIONAL

broccoli florets, cheese, croutons (for serving)

Instructions

In a large sauce pan, saute onion in olive oil until translucent, 1-2 minutes
Add stock, half and half (milk), potatoes, broccoli, and bay leaf. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
Puree with an immersion blender, or in a regular blender in batches.
Mix in cheddar cheese slowly, stirring until incorporated.
Serve with croutons, extra cheese and broccoli florets if desired.

Notes

To add extra orange color to the soup you can add 1-2 carrots, peeled and chopped with the broccoli, or a cup of peeled and cubed sweet potato with the potatoes. You might need to add a little extra liquid if it is too thick.