Cheesy Broccoli Soup
Prep
13 MIN
Total
30 MIN
Servings
4 servings (1 cup each)
This recipe guides you through making a rich and creamy Cheesy Broccoli Soup, perfect for a comforting meal. Featuring tender broccoli florets, shredded carrots, and the smooth, melty goodness of VELVEETA cheese, this soup is both hearty and flavorful. Starting with a base of sautéed onions and garlic, a roux is built with butter and flour, then simmered with milk and chicken broth to create a velvety texture. Dijon mustard and paprika add a subtle depth of flavor, making this a family-friendly favorite that comes together in just about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
3
tbsp
butter
1/2
cup
finely chopped onions
1
clove
garlic, minced
3
tbsp
flour
1
cup
milk
2
cups
fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2
lb
1.5
cup
broccoli florets, roughly chopped
1/2
cup
shredded carrots
1
tsp
Dijon mustard
1/4
tsp
paprika
Velveeta
Original Cheese
Instructions
Step 1
MELT butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook 2 to 3 min. or until softened, stirring frequently.
Step 2
REDUCE heat to medium-low. Add flour; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly with whisk. Gradually whisk in milk, then broth. Bring to boil, stirring constantly.
Step 3
ADD remaining ingredients; stir. Cook over medium heat until thickened, 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently.
