Looking for an interesting and tasty soup recipe? We've got you covered with our broccoli beer cheese soup. It's perfect for a chilly winter day. And, best of all, it's really easy to make. So cozy up to a big bowl of this deliciousness and you'll be one happy camper.
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
- Our broccoli cheese soup is creamy and delicious with chunks of broccoli throughout - what's not to love?
- This soup is perfect for when you're in the mood for something hearty and filling.
- Our broccoli cheese soup with beer is super easy to make, so if you want an easy dinner this is the recipe for you.
Ingredients
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- unsalted butter
- ribs celery, diced
- medium carrots, peeled and diced
- small onion, peeled and chopped
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- fresh broccoli florets, roughly chopped
- chicken broth
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- all-purpose flour
- water
- shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- cream cheese, cubed
- bottle beer or non-alcoholic beer
- bacon, optional topping
- sharp cheddar cheese, optional topping
- sour cream, optional topping
Equipment
Instructions
This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.
- In a medium stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, place the butter cooking until melted.
- Add the celery, carrots, and onion, cooking for approximately 7 to 9 minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften. Season with salt and black pepper
- To the pot, add the broccoli and chicken broth as well as the seasonings.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and water. Add to the soup and stir until combined.
- Bring the soup to a boil, and then reduce the heat to medium-low heat.
- Simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Add the cheese to the soup and stir until the cheese is melted and completely blended.
- Pour the beer into the soup and stir to combine.
- Simmer, but do not boil, for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve the soup with additional shredded cheese, bacon, sour cream, pretzels, or your choice of toppings.
Storage
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight covered container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
I do not recommend freezing this particular soup because of the cream cheese. Once it defrosts it will change the texture.
Expert Tips
Expert Tip: For this broccoli beer cheese soup recipe, it is best if you shred your own cheese so that it melts smoothly.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, the dairy products in this soup can separate when frozen, so I don't recommend freezing this soup.
On the stove-top over medium-low heat or in the microwave for one to two minutes.
Fresh broccoli really tastes best in this soup. But, you can use frozen if you thaw and drain it first.
Variations
- You can use another kind of mild cheese if you don't have cheddar, Colby jack would melt well in this recipe.
- Garnish with green onions, bacon bits, sour cream, or even paprika.
- Add some spice to your soup by adding crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
- You can incorporate more veggies into this soup by adding frozen corn kernels, chopped bell pepper, or diced zucchini.
- For a richer flavor, try using chicken broth in place of water.
- To lower the sodium content, use low-sodium broth and omit added salt in the recipe.
Serving Suggestions
- Homemade Sweet Hawaiian Rolls are light and fluffy and make a perfect side dish with this soup recipe.
- This Simple Arugula Salad recipe is a light and healthy side dish that your family will enjoy with this creamy comfort food recipe.
- I like to serve something green with a rich soup, and these Oven Roasted Green Beans are flavorful and make a great side dish.
- Easy dinner rolls would be great for dipping into this tasty soup.
- This soup would be perfect as a side dish to our hearty marinated chicken drumsticks.
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- Creamy Mushroom Barley Soup is hearty, comforting, and tastes so delicious.
- Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup is simple to make and is perfect for busy nights.
- Crockpot Corn Chowder is another delicious soup that is easy to prepare.
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Broccoli Beer Cheese Soup Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 ribs celery, diced
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- 5 cups fresh broccoli florets, roughly chopped
- 4 (14.5) ounce cans, chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup water
- 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese note 1
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- 12 ounce bottle beer or non-alcoholic beer
- crumbled cook bacon, optional topping
- shredded sharp cheddar cheese, optional topping
- sour cream, optional topping
Instructions
- In a medium stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, place the butter cooking until melted.
- Add the celery, carrots, and onion, cooking for approximately 7 to 9 minutes or until the vegetables begin to soften. Season with salt and black pepper
- To the pot, add the broccoli and chicken broth as well as the seasonings.
- Stir together the flour and water. Add to the soup and stir until combined.
- Bring the soup to a boil, and then reduce the heat to medium- low heat.
- Cook for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Add the cheeses to the soup and stir until the cheese is melted and completely blended.
- Pour the beer into the soup and stir to combine.
- Simmer, but do not boil, for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve the soup with additional shredded cheese, bacon, sour cream, pretzels, or your choice of toppings.
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