Sunday, September 28, 2014

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

I purchased some broccoli at Ward's that was on clearance. When I got home with it the big question was what will I do with this. So I decided to make a big pot of soup. This is so delicious and comforting. Serve with a slice of Garlic Bread or make bread bowls to serve the soup in . This serves 8+ people depending on how hungry you are. Go check out the Virtual Vegan Linky Potluck where this soup and many other great vegan dishes are shared.
  • 1/4 cup Earth Balance
  • 2  sweet onions, diced
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 quart soy creamer or any other non-dairy creamer
  • 5 cups no-chicken chicken stock (I love Better than Bouillon)
  • 4-5 bay leaves
  • 2 pounds broccoli florets (you can also use the stems just cut them small so they cook quickly)
  • 4 carrots, diced
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • a dash of nutmeg
  • 1 package Daiya cheddar cheese, grated

Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Saute onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Whisk in flour and cook 2 more minutes.

Slowly whisk in soy creamer and chicken stock. Stir until smooth.

Add bay leaves, nutmeg and salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered until thickened, about 20 minutes.

(No your eyes aren't deceiving you, I had to pour the above mixture into a bigger pot before I could add the veggies.)

Add broccoli and carrots and cook another 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

Remove the bay leaves.

Puree soup with your immersion blender. (If you don't have one you can use a regular blender and puree in batches.)

Return soup to pot over medium heat. Add cheese and stir until melted. Serve with some form of bread, crackers, or in a bread bowl.

Enjoy ... this is so good!!!

48 comments:

  1. This sounds really good - my kid loves broccoli, I bet this is a soup he would like.

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    1. Kelly,
      Thanks for stopping by my kitchen. If he loves broccoli he'd love this soup. It's thick and full of flavor. Let me know if you try it.

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  2. Love me some broccoli cheddar soup! This looks fantastic!

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    1. Thank you Christine, you'll have to let me know how you like it if you decide to make it.
      Thanks for dropping by my kitchen.

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  3. yum! Broccoli CHeese soup is one of our favs!! love that you made this dairy free!

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    1. Hi Emily,
      Thanks for stopping by and for the comment. If you make the soup let me know what you think. We love it!

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  4. Homemade Broccoli Cheese Soup is so awesome and I am loving all those flavors!!

    Hugs

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    1. Thanks Evelyn, I appreciate your comments and you stopping by. If you make it let me know what you think.

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  5. My husband has never cared for broccoli plain, but I bet he would like it in soup!

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    1. Hey Melanie, thanks for coming by my kitchen. You should make it and see what he thinks. You could cut the recipe in half just to be safe.

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  6. I love broccoli soup. I need to try your recipe!

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    1. Tiffany,
      It is so good, let me know what you think of it if you make it.
      Thanks for dropping by my kitchen.

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  7. I love that it's finally getting cool enough for soup again. Best time of the year! This looks really yummy!

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    1. Hi Natalie,
      Thanks for stopping by and for the comment. Let me know what you think if you make this... I love soup.

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  9. Awesome! I love soups and it's getting to be that time of year!

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    1. I love soups also Britney, we even had a few during the hot FL summer. But it is getting a little cooler (if mid 80's is cool) and I couldn't resist a soup night. Thanks for stopping by.

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  10. I love broccoli soup and this seems like a healthier recipe, which I am all about! I think it is great that you can use the stem of the broccoli too. I always hate throwing it out...

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    1. Rebecca thank you for stopping by and for the comment. I try to use at least part of the stem .. seems such a waste to throw all of it away. If you make this I hope you'll let me know what you think.

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  11. Boy do I miss the broccoli cheddar soup I used to get from Panara Bread. This one looks like a perfect substitute and since I'm a soup-o-holic, I'll need this one to get me through the winter. Love that you added the carrots in too. I'm sure that add a touch of sweet that goes well with the cheese. MMMmmmmm!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by my kitchen Angela. I hope you'll try the soup and love it as much as we do. We're soup-o-holic's too !

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  12. Broccoli and Cheddar Soup is one of my favorites! I can't wait to try this recipe out this winter!

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    1. Rebecca,
      I hope you'll let me know what you think of the soup when you make it. Thanks for stopping by my kitchen.

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  13. I love broccoli & cheddar soup and haven't had it in ages! I don't think I've had it with carrots before unless I didn't know it. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Terri,
      Thank you for dropping by my kitchen. I hope you'll let me know what you think of this soup if you make it.

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  14. We love broccoli cheddar soup! I haven't made it in a really long time! Thanks for the reminder...and the new recipe!

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    1. You're welcome Michelle, if you try this version out let me know how you like it. Thanks for dropping by my kitchen.

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  15. Broccoli soup is my favorite soup! Pinned!

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    1. Thanks for pinning this. I hope you'll give it a try and let me know what you think. Thanks for stopping by my kitchen.

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  16. LOVE this healthy spin on a classic! Broccoli Cheddar Soup always sounds good but then you feel guilty afterward. Not with this recipe :)

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    1. I hope you'll try the recipe and let me know what you think. There's no real guilt in this dish ... probably still has a few calories due to the creamer and cheese, but hey, you aren't eating the entire pot.. just one big bowl! Thanks for dropping by my kitchen.

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  17. I think this sounds like a great fall lunch or dinner. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Thank you Rachael, it is a very filling and tasty soup. I hope you'll let me know what you think if you make it. thanks for stopping by my kitchen.

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  18. I absolutely have to try this out! I love broccoli and cheese!

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    1. Oh I hope you love it as much as we do... let me know what you think and thanks for stopping by my kitchen.

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  19. This looks delicious! I love broccoli cheese soup.

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    1. Thanks Stephanie, I hope you'll try it and let me know what you think. Thanks for dropping by.

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  20. Just seeing your soup makes me want to cuddle up on the couch with a blanket and watch movies. Perfect for a fall night.

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    1. LOL -- thank you for visiting and for the comment. It's really filling and comforting, if you make it I hope you'll let me know what you think of it.

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  21. Thanks for sharing this at the weekly Potluck, Glo! Looks so comforting!

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    1. Annie,
      Thank you for hosting the Potluck! We do love this soup. Thanks for stopping by.

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  22. definitely a classic! I love this flavor combo!

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    1. Thank you Krystal. It's a wonderful comfort food in a bowl. If you try it let me know what you think.

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  23. I love broccoli cheddar soup but never have thought of making it myself. Pinning this so I can try it.

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    1. Marlys, thanks for stopping by and checking out the soup. I know you'll love it and it's super simple to make. Let me know what you think of it when you make it.

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  25. love broccoli in soups, cant wait to give it a try...

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    1. Thanks for stopping by my kitchen. If you make this let me know what you think.

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