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Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

Make our Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Broccoli Cheese Soup will taste just like Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes.
Prep Time25 minutes
Active Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Local and Regional Favorite Recipes, Soup

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup 1/2 a stick Butter
  • 1/4 cup Flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped Onions
  • 4 cups Milk
  • 2 cups Half and Half
  • 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 2 - 3 cups Broccoli Florets
  • Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese

Instructions

  • Place butter in a medium pot.
  • Place over medium heat and melt butter.
  • When butter is hot, but not burnt, add onions. Cook, stirring, until translucent and fragrant, about 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Add flour. Whisk to combine. Cook for a minute or so.
  • Very slowly our in milk and half-and-half, whisking vigorously.
  • Add garlic powder, cayenne, nutmeg and broccoli florets.
  • Allow to heat to a simmer. Then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer on low for 20 - 30 minutes or until broccoli is soft.
  • Using an immersion blender or regular blender, pulse soup until smooth, reserving a few broccoli florets for texture.
  • Return to pot and warm back to simmer.
  • Add cheese. Stir until melted and incorporated.
  • Taste. Add salt and pepper, to taste, if and as needed.
  • Serve in a bread bowl or with sliced french bread.

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