{"id":7076677,"date":"2026-10-05T09:08:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T09:08:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7076677"},"modified":"2026-10-05T09:08:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T09:08:31","slug":"broccoli-cheddar-soup-jo-cooks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7076677","title":{"rendered":"Broccoli Cheddar Soup &#8211; Jo Cooks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"block-disclosure post-disclosure\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/privacy-policy\/\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-pin-2.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Velveeta\" data-pin-description=\"Thick, smooth, and done in about 30 minutes in one pot. Three cups of sharp cheddar for flavor and a cup of Velveeta so it never turns grainy. #broccolicheddarsoup #onepotmeals #soupseason \" alt=\"Ladle filled with broccoli cheddar soup and shredded cheese resting in a pot, with recipe title and Jo Cooks logo.\" class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-pin-3.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Velveeta\" data-pin-description=\"Thick, smooth, and done in about 30 minutes in one pot. Three cups of sharp cheddar for flavor and a cup of Velveeta so it never turns grainy. #broccolicheddarsoup #onepotmeals #soupseason \" alt=\"Raised ladle of creamy broccoli cheddar soup dripping into a pot, with recipe title above and Jo Cooks logo below.\" class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-pin-4.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Velveeta\" data-pin-description=\"Thick, smooth, and done in about 30 minutes in one pot. Three cups of sharp cheddar for flavor and a cup of Velveeta so it never turns grainy. #broccolicheddarsoup #onepotmeals #soupseason \" alt=\"Broccoli cheddar soup in a dark bowl beside sliced bread, with recipe title above and Jo Cooks logo below.\" class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-pin-1.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Velveeta\" data-pin-description=\"Thick, smooth, and done in about 30 minutes in one pot. Three cups of sharp cheddar for flavor and a cup of Velveeta so it never turns grainy. #broccolicheddarsoup #onepotmeals #soupseason \" alt=\"Bowl of broccoli cheddar soup garnished with cheese, parsley, and black pepper, with recipe title and Jo Cooks logo.\" class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"dpsp-post-content-markup\" data-image-pin-it=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <strong>Broccoli Cheddar Soup<\/strong> is thick, smooth, and on the table in about half an hour. Three cups of sharp cheddar for the flavor and a cup of Velveeta for the texture, which is a trick I picked up a long time ago. No blender, no straining, no grainy disappointment.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1874\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-1.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of creamy broccoli cheddar soup in a ceramic bowl, topped with shredded cheddar, chopped parsley, and black pepper.\" class=\"wp-image-103890 no-lazyload\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-1-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-1-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-1-150x187.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1200px) 730px, (min-width: 1080px) 650px, (min-width: 1024px) 630px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-1.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"dpsp-shortcode-wrapper dpsp-size-medium dpsp-column-1 dpsp-no-labels-mobile dpsp-show-on-mobile dpsp-button-style-1\">\n<ul class=\"dpsp-networks-btns-wrapper dpsp-networks-btns-share dpsp-networks-btns-content dpsp-column-1 \" style=\"padding:0;margin:0;list-style-type:none\">\n<li class=\"dpsp-network-list-item dpsp-network-list-item-pinterest\" data-testid=\"grow-share-button-content-pinterest\" style=\"float:left\">\n\t<button rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-testid=\"grow-share-button-link-content-pinterest\" data-href=\"#\" class=\"dpsp-network-btn dpsp-pinterest dpsp-first dpsp-last dpsp-has-label dpsp-has-label-mobile\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Save to Pinterest\" title=\"Save to Pinterest\" style=\"font-size:14px;padding:0rem;max-height:40px\">\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-icon \"><span class=\"dpsp-network-icon-inner\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\" viewbox=\"0 0 23 32\"><path d=\"M0 10.656q0-1.92 0.672-3.616t1.856-2.976 2.72-2.208 3.296-1.408 3.616-0.448q2.816 0 5.248 1.184t3.936 3.456 1.504 5.12q0 1.728-0.32 3.36t-1.088 3.168-1.792 2.656-2.56 1.856-3.392 0.672q-1.216 0-2.4-0.576t-1.728-1.568q-0.16 0.704-0.48 2.016t-0.448 1.696-0.352 1.28-0.48 1.248-0.544 1.12-0.832 1.408-1.12 1.536l-0.224 0.096-0.16-0.192q-0.288-2.816-0.288-3.36 0-1.632 0.384-3.68t1.184-5.152 0.928-3.616q-0.576-1.152-0.576-3.008 0-1.504 0.928-2.784t2.368-1.312q1.088 0 1.696 0.736t0.608 1.824q0 1.184-0.768 3.392t-0.8 3.36q0 1.12 0.8 1.856t1.952 0.736q0.992 0 1.824-0.448t1.408-1.216 0.992-1.696 0.672-1.952 0.352-1.984 0.128-1.792q0-3.072-1.952-4.8t-5.12-1.728q-3.552 0-5.952 2.304t-2.4 5.856q0 0.8 0.224 1.536t0.48 1.152 0.48 0.832 0.224 0.544q0 0.48-0.256 1.28t-0.672 0.8q-0.032 0-0.288-0.032-0.928-0.288-1.632-0.992t-1.088-1.696-0.576-1.92-0.192-1.92z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><br \/>\n\t<span class=\"dpsp-network-label dpsp-network-hide-label-mobile\">Pin this recipe for later!<\/span><\/button><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-makes-this-broccoli-cheddar-soup-so-creamy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Makes_This_Broccoli_Cheddar_Soup_So_Creamy\"\/>What Makes This Broccoli Cheddar Soup So Creamy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the broccoli cheddar soup I actually make. Not the one with 7 kinds of cheese, a 2 hour simmer, or a blender situation that involves 3 extra dishes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Years ago I picked up a trick on a cooking show. A little Velveeta in a cheese sauce makes it smooth and keeps it smooth. I\u2019ve used it ever since, including in my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/nacho-cheese-sauce\/\">Nacho Cheese Sauce<\/a>, and it\u2019s the reason this soup never goes grainy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real cheddar brings the flavor, and there are 3 cups of it in this pot. But cheddar on its own will split the second the heat gets away from you, and then you\u2019re serving something that looks curdled and tastes fine, which is its own kind of sad. The cup of Velveeta melts into the broth and holds the whole thing together. Glossy instead of grainy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One pot. About 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1874\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-2.jpg\" alt=\"Creamy broccoli cheddar soup in an enamel pot, with a full ladle topped with shredded cheddar and broccoli florets.\" class=\"wp-image-103888\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-2-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-2-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-2-150x187.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 730px, (min-width: 1080px) 650px, (min-width: 1024px) 630px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-2.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-why-velveeta-makes-broccoli-cheddar-soup-smooth\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Velveeta_Makes_Broccoli_Cheddar_Soup_Smooth\"\/>Why Velveeta Makes Broccoli Cheddar Soup Smooth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cheddar gets grainy when it gets too hot. The cheese tightens into little bits, the fat leaks out, and a smooth soup turns sandy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Velveeta doesn\u2019t do that. You can heat it and keep heating it and it stays smooth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So I use both. Three cups of sharp cheddar for the flavor, 1 cup of Velveeta so the pot stays smooth even if your burner runs hot. One cup out of 4 isn\u2019t much. This is still a cheddar soup.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can skip the Velveeta if you\u2019d rather. Use 4 cups of cheddar instead, grate it from a block, turn the heat off before it goes in, and stir slowly. It works. You just have less room for error.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-ingredients-in-broccoli-cheddar-soup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients_in_Broccoli_Cheddar_Soup\"\/>Ingredients in Broccoli Cheddar Soup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"ingredients needed for broccoli cheddar soup.\" class=\"wp-image-103876\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-ingredients.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-ingredients-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-ingredients-150x120.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 730px, (min-width: 1080px) 650px, (min-width: 1024px) 630px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-ingredients.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Butter<\/strong> (6 tablespoons, unsalted): The start of the roux, and 6 tablespoons is not a typo. This is a thick soup.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Onion<\/strong> (1, chopped): Cooked until it\u2019s soft and just starting to brown. That little bit of color matters more than you\u2019d think.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All purpose flour<\/strong> (6 tablespoons): Goes in with the butter and gets 2 full minutes of cooking so there\u2019s no raw flour taste left.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Half and half<\/strong> (2 cups): Creamy without being heavy. Milk makes it thinner, heavy cream makes it very rich. Half and half sits right in the middle where I want it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chicken broth<\/strong> (6 cups, low sodium): Low sodium on purpose. The Velveeta and the cheddar are bringing plenty of salt with them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salt<\/strong> (1 teaspoon) <strong>and white pepper<\/strong> (1 teaspoon): White pepper instead of black so you don\u2019t get dark flecks all through a pale orange soup. Season at the end, after the cheese.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nutmeg<\/strong> (\u00bc teaspoon): A quarter teaspoon. Nobody will taste nutmeg and everybody will notice it\u2019s missing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Broccoli florets<\/strong> (1 head, about 1 pound): Fresh or frozen, both work. Cut the florets small enough to fit on a spoon, because nobody wants to perform surgery on their lunch.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Velveeta<\/strong> (1 cup, cubed): The smoothing agent. Cube it so it melts fast.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sharp cheddar<\/strong> (3 cups, shredded): Two cups go in the soup and 1 cup goes on top. Grate it from a block. Bagged shredded cheese is coated in starch to keep it from clumping, and that starch is the enemy of a smooth soup.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parsley<\/strong> (2 tablespoons, chopped): On top at the end, for something green in a bowl that badly needs it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-make-broccoli-cheddar-soup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Make_Broccoli_Cheddar_Soup\"\/>How To Make Broccoli Cheddar Soup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-1.jpg\" alt=\"process shots showing how to make broccoli cheddar soup.\" class=\"wp-image-60807\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-1-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-1-750x373.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-1-121x60.jpg 121w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-1-730x363.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-1-400x199.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-1-200x99.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-1-180x90.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-1-177x88.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-1-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 730px, (min-width: 1080px) 650px, (min-width: 1024px) 630px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-1.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cook the onion:<\/strong> Melt the 6 tablespoons of butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until it\u2019s softened and lightly browned. Don\u2019t rush past the browning, that\u2019s where a lot of the flavor comes from.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-2.jpg\" alt=\"process shots showing how to make broccoli cheddar soup.\" class=\"wp-image-60806\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-2-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-2-750x373.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-2-121x60.jpg 121w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-2-730x363.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-2-400x199.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-2-200x99.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-2-180x90.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-2-177x88.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-2-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 730px, (min-width: 1080px) 650px, (min-width: 1024px) 630px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-2.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Make the roux:<\/strong> Sprinkle the 6 tablespoons of flour over the onion and whisk it together. Cook it for 2 full minutes, until it smells nutty rather than floury. Two minutes feels long. Do it anyway.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-3.jpg\" alt=\"process shots showing how to make broccoli cheddar soup.\" class=\"wp-image-60805\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-3.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-3-768x255.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-3-750x250.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-3-180x60.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-3-730x243.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-3-400x133.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-3-200x67.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-3-177x59.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-3-150x50.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 730px, (min-width: 1080px) 650px, (min-width: 1024px) 630px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-3.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Build the base:<\/strong> Slowly whisk in the 2 cups of half and half, then add the 6 cups of chicken broth. Whisk until it\u2019s completely smooth and scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pot.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-6.jpg\" alt=\"process shots showing how to make broccoli cheddar soup.\" class=\"wp-image-60808\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-6.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-6-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-6-750x373.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-6-121x60.jpg 121w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-6-730x363.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-6-400x199.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-6-200x99.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-6-180x90.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-6-177x88.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-6-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 730px, (min-width: 1080px) 650px, (min-width: 1024px) 630px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-6.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Season and add the broccoli:<\/strong> Stir in the 1 teaspoon of salt, the 1 teaspoon of white pepper, and the \u00bc teaspoon of nutmeg. Bring it to a boil, add the broccoli florets, and simmer for 10 minutes until they\u2019re tender.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-5.jpg\" alt=\"process shots showing how to make broccoli cheddar soup.\" class=\"wp-image-60809\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-5.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-5-768x382.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-5-750x373.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-5-121x60.jpg 121w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-5-730x363.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-5-400x199.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-5-200x99.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-5-180x90.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-5-177x88.jpg 177w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-5-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 730px, (min-width: 1080px) 650px, (min-width: 1024px) 630px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-process-shots-5.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Add the cheese:<\/strong> Turn the heat to low or take the pot off the burner entirely. Stir in the 1 cup of cubed Velveeta and 2 cups of the shredded cheddar until everything is melted and silky. This is the one step where patience pays. No boiling from here on.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Finish:<\/strong> Ladle it into bowls, top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar and the 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley, and serve.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-keep-broccoli-cheddar-soup-from-getting-grainy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Keep_Broccoli_Cheddar_Soup_From_Getting_Grainy\"\/>How To Keep Broccoli Cheddar Soup From Getting Grainy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heat. It always comes down to heat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the cheese goes into the pot, the soup should never boil again. Not a gentle boil, not a few bubbles at the edge. Turn the burner to low or shut it off completely and let the residual heat do the melting. It takes 2 or 3 minutes and it\u2019s worth every one of them.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second thing is the cheese itself. Grate it from a block. The pre shredded bags are dusted with starch or cellulose so the shreds don\u2019t stick together, and that same coating turns a smooth soup sandy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Third, add it gradually and stir gently. Dumping 3 cups in at once drops the temperature unevenly and makes clumps you then have to chase around the pot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if it does break on you, it\u2019s not ruined. Take it off the heat, add a splash of half and half, and stir slowly until it comes back together. Works more often than it doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-tips-for-the-creamiest-broccoli-cheddar-soup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_For_The_Creamiest_Broccoli_Cheddar_Soup\"\/>Tips For The Creamiest Broccoli Cheddar Soup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cook the roux a full 2 minutes.<\/strong> Undercooked flour tastes like paste and no amount of cheese covers it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brown the onion a little.<\/strong> It\u2019s 2 extra minutes and it\u2019s the difference between flat and savory.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grate your own cheese.<\/strong> I\u2019ll keep saying it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No boiling after the cheese.<\/strong> The one rule that matters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cut the florets small.<\/strong> Spoon sized. You\u2019ll thank yourself.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taste at the very end.<\/strong> Velveeta and cheddar are both salty, so season after they\u2019re in, never before.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1874\" data-pin-description=\"This Broccoli Cheese Soup is creamy, super cheesy, quick and easy. The best part is that you can have this scrumptious soup ready in 30 minutes.\u00a0www.jocooks.com #broccolicheese\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead view of broccoli cheddar soup topped with shredded cheese and parsley, served beside crusty bread on beige linen.\" class=\"wp-image-103884\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-150x187.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 730px, (min-width: 1080px) 650px, (min-width: 1024px) 630px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-broccoli-cheddar-soup-variations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broccoli_Cheddar_Soup_Variations\"\/>Broccoli Cheddar Soup Variations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Frozen broccoli:<\/strong> Works fine. Add it straight from frozen and give it 2 or 3 extra minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make it thicker:<\/strong> Whisk 1 tablespoon of cornstarch into 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it in before the cheese goes in. Or just use 1 cup less broth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Different cheese:<\/strong> Gruy\u00e8re in place of some of the cheddar is excellent. Smoked cheddar is very good. Skip anything low fat, it splits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add carrots:<\/strong> A cup of shredded carrot in with the onion adds color and a little sweetness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make it vegetarian:<\/strong> Swap the chicken broth for vegetable broth. Everything else stays.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add bacon:<\/strong> Crumbled on top with the cheddar. I don\u2019t need to explain this one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"h-what-to-serve-with-broccoli-cheddar-soup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Serve_With_Broccoli_Cheddar_Soup\"\/>What To Serve With Broccoli Cheddar Soup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bread, and plenty of it. A hollowed out round loaf turns this into a bread bowl situation, which is a legitimate dinner and I won\u2019t hear otherwise. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/no-knead-bread\/\">No Knead Bread<\/a> if you thought ahead, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/quick-yeast-dinner-rolls\/\">Quick Yeast Dinner Rolls<\/a> if you didn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/grilled-cheese-sandwich\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"28684\">grilled cheese<\/a> on the side is almost too much cheese. Almost. <a href=\"https:\/\/allmycravings.com\/french-onion-grilled-cheese\/\">French Onion Grilled Cheese<\/a> over on All My Cravings if you want to go all the way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Something sharp and green helps. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/arugula-salad\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"97089\">simple salad<\/a> with a lemony dressing cuts right through it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you\u2019re stocking up on soups for the season, <a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/chicken-rice-soup\/\">Chicken Rice Soup<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/\">Craving Home Cooked<\/a> and my own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/recipes\/homemade-chicken-soup\/\">Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup<\/a> are the 2 I make most once it turns cold.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-store-and-freeze-broccoli-cheddar-soup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Store_And_Freeze_Broccoli_Cheddar_Soup\"\/>How To Store And Freeze Broccoli Cheddar Soup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the fridge, up to <strong>4 days<\/strong> in an airtight container. It thickens a lot overnight, which is normal. Loosen it with a splash of broth or half and half when you reheat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reheat it low and slow on the stove, stirring now and then. The microwave works but go in 30 second bursts and stir between each one, because microwaves heat unevenly and uneven heat is exactly what breaks cheese soup.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can freeze it for up to <strong>2 months<\/strong>, but it probably won\u2019t come back quite the same. Cheese and cream tend to separate when they thaw. Reheat it low and whisk as it warms and it usually pulls back together. It\u2019ll taste right even if the texture isn\u2019t perfect. A little extra Velveeta in the pot helps it hold together better in the freezer.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1877\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/brocoli-cheddar-soup-3.jpg\" alt=\"A metal ladle holds thick broccoli cheddar soup above the pot, with broccoli florets and a thin drip beneath.\" class=\"wp-image-103886\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/brocoli-cheddar-soup-3.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/brocoli-cheddar-soup-3-768x961.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/brocoli-cheddar-soup-3-1227x1536.jpg 1227w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/brocoli-cheddar-soup-3-150x188.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 730px, (min-width: 1080px) 650px, (min-width: 1024px) 630px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/brocoli-cheddar-soup-3.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"h-try-these-soup-recipes-next\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Try_These_Soup_Recipes_Next\"\/>Try These Soup Recipes Next<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-15659\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"15659\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-custom-recipe-card-by-once-coupled---no-cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"card-before recipe-before\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"featured-content location-cs-content location-cs-content block-tip-box style-tip location-recipe-before\" id=\"block_78644be336a974beee3d1983e2744f50\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"section-content\">\n<div class=\"section-description\">\n<p><strong>Before You Begin!<\/strong> If you make this, please <a href=\"#respond\">leave a review and rating<\/a> letting us know how you liked this recipe! This helps our business thrive &amp; continue providing free recipes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"oc-recipe-container\">\n<header class=\"oc-recipe-header\">\n<div class=\"oc-recipe-print-and-image\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"750\" height=\"750\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-1-750x750.jpg\" class=\"attachment-placement-recipe size-placement-recipe entry-image\" alt=\"Close-up of creamy broccoli cheddar soup in a ceramic bowl, topped with shredded cheddar, chopped parsley, and black pepper.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-1-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-1-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 1200px) 730px, (min-width: 1080px) 650px, (min-width: 1024px) 630px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/www.jocooks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/broccoli-cheddar-soup-1.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<style><![CDATA[#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #343434; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-33 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-50 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-66 stop { stop-color: #343434; }]]><\/style>\n<p><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"display:block;width:0px;height:0px\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-33\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-50\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-1-66\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Broccoli_Cheddar_Soup\"\/>Broccoli Cheddar Soup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet=\"\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">25<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet=\"\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">35<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\" data-nosnippet=\"\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"oc-recipe-content\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">A thick, smooth broccoli cheddar soup made in one pot in about 30 minutes. Three cups of sharp cheddar carry the flavor and a cup of Velveeta keeps it from ever turning grainy. No blender required and the broccoli stays in real pieces.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"card-inner recipe-inner\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"featured-content location-cs-content location-cs-content block-tip-box style-tip location-recipe-inner\" id=\"block_6d9ae5ae5f69663fccb5ad81fbaff54c\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<div class=\"section-content\">\n<div class=\"section-description\">\n<p><strong>Before You Begin!<\/strong> If you make this, please <a href=\"#respond\">leave a review and rating<\/a> letting us know how you liked this recipe! This helps our business thrive &amp; continue providing free recipes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-15659-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-15659-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"15659\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions\u00a0<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-15659-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Melt the 6 tablespoons of butter in a Dutch oven (5.5 quart or larger) over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and lightly browned.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-15659-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Sprinkle the 6 tablespoons of flour over the onion and whisk to combine. Cook for 2 minutes, until it smells nutty.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-15659-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Slowly whisk in the 2 cups of half and half, then add the 6 cups of chicken broth. Whisk until smooth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-15659-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Stir in the 1 teaspoon of salt, the 1 teaspoon of white pepper, and the \u00bc teaspoon of nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Add the broccoli florets and simmer for 10 minutes, until tender.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-15659-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Reduce the heat to low or remove the pot from the burner. Stir in the 1 cup of cubed Velveeta and 2 cups of the shredded cheddar until fully melted and silky. Do not let the soup boil once the cheese is in.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-15659-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Taste and adjust the salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with the remaining 1 cup of cheddar and the 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley. Serve warm.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-15659-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\">\n<ol>\n<li><strong>The Velveeta:<\/strong> One cup out of 4 cups of total cheese. It keeps the cheddar from splitting and the soup from going grainy. To leave it out, use 4 cups of freshly grated cheddar, add it with the heat off, and stir slowly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Grate your own cheese.<\/strong> Bagged shredded cheese is coated with starch to stop it clumping, and that coating makes the soup sandy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>No boiling after the cheese goes in.<\/strong> Low heat or no heat. This is the step that decides whether the soup is silky or gritty.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sodium:<\/strong> This is a salty soup by nature between the Velveeta and 3 cups of cheddar. The broth is already low sodium. If you\u2019re watching it, hold back the added teaspoon of salt and season only at the end, after tasting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thicker:<\/strong> Use 5 cups of broth instead of 6, or stir in a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water before the cheese.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong> 4 days in the fridge. It thickens overnight, so loosen it with broth or half and half when reheating, and reheat gently.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-15659-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition Information<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">serving<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">477<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">kcal<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (24%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">21<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (7%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">24<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (48%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">34<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (52%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">20<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (125%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">99<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (33%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">1155<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (50%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">649<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (19%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (13%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (9%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">1750<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">IU<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (35%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">71<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (86%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">587<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (59%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: \"\/><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: \">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: \">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: \">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: \"> (6%)<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-disclaimer recipe-disclaimer\">\n<div class=\"wrap\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated for your convenience. 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The texture is a little softer, which some people prefer anyway.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details open=\"\" class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791133192667\">\n<summary>\n<h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do I have to use Velveeta?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, but it\u2019s the easiest path to a smooth soup. Use 4 cups of freshly grated cheddar instead, add it off the heat, and stir patiently.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details open=\"\" class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791133200493\">\n<summary>\n<h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I use pre shredded cheese?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You can, and it\u2019ll be grainier. The anti clumping coating on bagged cheese doesn\u2019t melt the way cheese does.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details open=\"\" class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791133209993\">\n<summary>\n<h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why did my soup turn grainy?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It got too hot after the cheese went in, or the cheese came out of a bag. Take it off the heat, add a splash of half and half, and stir gently to bring it back.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details open=\"\" class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791133219125\">\n<summary>\n<h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I make it thicker?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Use 1 cup less broth, or stir in a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons cold water before the cheese goes in.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details open=\"\" class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791133227493\">\n<summary>\n<h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I make it vegetarian?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, just swap in vegetable broth.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details open=\"\" class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1791133235050\">\n<summary>\n<h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do I need to blend it?<\/h3>\n<\/summary>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Not for this one. 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