Here we are in the middle of February, and even though we might all be dreaming of warmer spring days, the reality is that it’s still very much winter. For most of us in the US it’s still rather chilly, so warming cozy soups are an absolute must! Like so many of us, I grew up enjoying the rich, creamy bowls of broccoli cheddar soup from Panera Bread. Honestly, it was my favorite wintery soup as a kid. And of course, I loved when my mom would splurge and get me the soup plus bread bowl combo. I mean, so delicious, right? I’ve definitely made it clear over the years that I love anything broccoli cheddar. And while I sure have a lot of variations on the classic broccoli cheddar soup, this may be my favorite. I took two soups I love and combined them into the coziest, yummiest soup. Broccoli cheddar and chicken noodle!
Here are the details
Broccoli cheddar soup thankfully is a pretty easy soup to make. Therefore, I make it all the time. I start with a mix of olive oil and butter. Then add an onion and some carrots and let that cook before adding in a sprinkling of flour. The flour is used to help make the soup thick, luscious, and creamy. Let the flour cook out for a minute, then add broth – both chicken or vegetable work. Next add milk, preferably whole milk, to make the soup extra creamy. Mix in the broccoli and seasonings and simmer until that broccoli is tender. I love to use fresh broccoli, but frozen works just as well. When the broccoli is soft, puree about half the soup to make it even creamier, then you can stir in all the cheese and some fresh thyme. When everything is together and you’re ready to serve, you can cook the noodles in a pot of boiling water. I love to use thick, homestyle egg noodles. Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s usually have nice options! Add the noodles to bowls, then pour the soup over the noodles. Finish with a little cheese and fresh thyme on top. Then simply season with salt and pepper to make sure the soup is just perfect! I’d highly recommend serving this soup with a side of crusty bread or beer bread, it’s the best accompaniment to a hearty bowl of soup! Looking for other soup recipes? Here are a few ideas: Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup Creamy Wild Rice Chicken Soup Creamy French Onion and Mushroom Soup Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup Instant Pot Pesto Zuppa Toscana Healthier Slow Cooker Creamy Tortellini Vegetable Soup Lastly, if you make this Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Noodle Soup be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
