Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup For Instant Winter Comfort Food

By Rajlakshmi

December 18, 2025

What’s better than cheddar cheese? Well, it’s clearly this super-easy recipe for broccoli and cheddar soup, which is loaded with vitamins and minerals. Try this scrumptious recipe at home when your body is craving a warm bowl of comfort!

Ingredients

2 cups of chopped broccoli 8 tablespoons of butter 1 yellow onion, diced 1 large carrot, diced 2 stalks of celery, diced 4 cloves of garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon of black pepper powder 2 cups of vegetable broth 1 block of cheddar cheese, shredded Salt to taste

Step 1

Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add celery, onion, and carrots.

Step 2

Let it simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, until tender and sweet.

Step 3

Add salt, black pepper, and minced garlic and stir. Cook until aromatic, about 30 to 40 seconds.

Step 4

Add veggie broth and chopped broccoli. Bring to a gentle boil.

Step 5

Lower the heat and simmer until the broccoli is soft. Blend with a hand blender until nearly smooth.

Step 7

Keep the heat low. Gradually add the shredded cheddar, stirring constantly until it melts.

Step 8

Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with sourdough, garlic toast, or crusty bread. You also add a knob of butter or more cheddar on top.