This soup can live up to its name, I promise! You will fall in love with it. This soup is the world’s best broccoli cheese soup!
Gluten Free Broccoli Cheese Soup
It wasn’t until I was an adult that I came to love and appreciate broccoli cheese soup. When I was growing up, I enjoyed the basics.
You know, the tomato soup and chicken and noodle soup from a can with a red and white label? Just the basics. I didn’t expand much further than that.
I seriously missed out. Seriously.
I spent my childhood years eating mediocre soup when this broccoli soup recipe was just waiting for me to discover it! Better make up for lost time now, right?
The good news about this gluten-free broccoli cheddar is that it’s thick and creamy and it’s turned out great every single time I’ve made it.
I nailed it on my first try! How awesome is that? And trust me friends, this is something that you can accomplish as well.
When I got married we started trying all kinds of new things and my palette expanded beyond the basic tastes. I am so thankful so that.
I came to realize how delicious foods are, even when you pair simple ingredients together. My husband and I loved broccoli and cheese soup. It’s perfect for a date night and so much fun to create together.
We would often get it in those big bread bowls when eating out. Well insert our gluten-free food restriction and that changes things up a bit.
More soup recipes to consider:
- Creamy White Bean Tomato Soup
- Vegetarian Coconut Curry Soup
- A Delicious and Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe
No more are we having our soup in bread bowls when eating out. That does give me a great idea though…I think we need to work on a bread bowl recipe. Now that would be delicious!
Now I tend to add some extra broccoli florets (sshh…don’t tell the kids) to give it some more veggies!
Creamy types of soups often have gluten in them, typically in the form of flour. So that is a good tip to watch out for when you are dining out.
For this soup, we used simple ingredients just like we do in our other recipes. I did use fresh broccoli for this recipe, however I bet you can get frozen broccoli to work too! Just make certain that you take into account the excess moisture that might come from the frozen broccoli. This easy broccoli cheese soup is meant to be cheesy and hearty so you don’t want it to be watered down.
Does using gluten-free flour change up the taste of this soup?
I don’t notice a difference at all. There are some really great gluten-free flours out there so do your research and find one that works well for you.
How would you store this gluten-free broccoli cheddar soup?
If you have any leftovers, you can store in the fridge in an airtight container for several days after cooking. I tend to like to eat up leftovers within 3 days of making, but that’s just me.
What else can you add to this homemade soup recipe?
If you’re asking me, I like a little spice so fresh jalapenos and chopped onions are always a good choice! And if you want to add some extra cheese to the top at the end, do so! It’s your bowl of soup – doctor it up however you want! (you can even sprinkle some hot sauce on at the end as well!)
Next up, I need to figure out this recipe for the instant pot! We have been creating so many delicious instant pot recipes lately!
Can you imagine? This would take this soup to a whole other level! Challenge accepted!
Instant pot ready?
Who doesn’t love a good instant pot soup recipe! This soup isn’t quite instant pot ready but we will test it out. Our Instant Pot Taco Soup and Instant Pot Potato and Leek Soups are popular soup recipes on our site! You will have to check them out.
Soups are typically delicious even when reheated. That is the case for this Broccoli Cheese Soup. I like to make a big pot on Sunday, then we can eat on it all week long for our lunches.
I have not tried to freeze this Broccoli and Cheese soup. So I am not sure how it would hold up in the freezer. I’m certain it would probably change the texture of the recipe, but it shouldn’t affect the taste.
Be sure to drop me a comment below if you happen to try it! Then we can report back to other readers!
Looking for a good biscuit to go with this soup? Be sure to check out these Gluten Free Buttermilk Biscuits from my friend Michelle! They look amazing!
Hungry for some broccoli cheese soup?
World's Best Broccoli Cheese Soup
Ingredients
- 2 T oil
- 1 c leek diced
- 1 c carrot diced
- 2 c potatoes peeled and diced
- 4 c vegetable broth
- 4 c broccoli pieces
- 1 c half and half
- 2 c milk
- 2 t gluten free all purpose flour
- 3 c shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a stock pot over medium heat, warm the oil. Saute the carrots and leeks until soft.
- Add in diced potatoes and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil. Boil for 5-7 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Blend soup using your blender or an emersion blender.
- Add broccoli to soup mixture (back in the pot).
- In a large mixing bowl combine half and half, milk and flour. Whisk to combine. Gently add to the soup mixture.
- Bring mixture to a boil, then simmer until broccoli is soft. Remove from heat and slowly stir in cheese.
- ENJOY!
Nutrition
All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.
I hope that you enjoy the recipe and also think that it’s the World’s Best Broccoli Cheese Soup! Leave me a comment below telling me if you love soup too!
Gladys parker says
I do love soup, especially during the winters here in NY. It gets so cold and soup just warms up the body and soul. This Worlds Best Broccoli Cheese soup sounds and looks amazing!
Cindy says
I love soup too! It is one of my favorite things, year round. BUT especially in the winter! 🙂
Heather says
This looks really good. I’ve been sick lately and craving soups, all kinds of soups, especially potato and broccoli soup.
Drake Conan says
This looks so delightful and tasty. I would love to try making this recipe. My boys would both probably DIG this!
Elizabeth O says
I am obsessed with broccoli at the moment, it’s my go-to veg and I cant get enough so this looks incredible!! i am definitely saving this recipe to try myself!
Our Family World says
That looks like a really hearty soup! I saved the recipe and will be making this soon. I am positive my kids would be asking for seconds! Truly the world’s best broccoli cheese soup!
Cindy Ingalls says
You had me at Broccoli Cheese soup. It’s my all-time favorite and probably one of the reasons I can’t give dairy up completely. Can’t wait to try this vegetarian based soup because it sounds amazing.
Heather says
That soup does sound heavenly on this chilly evening we are having. I would love to know when you perfect the bread bowl to serve it in. That sounds like the perfect comfort meal.
Lauren Vavala @ DeliciousLittleBites says
Mmm broccoli cheese soup is my favorite! This looks amazing!
Cindy says
So yummy!
Tara says
I can see why you called this soup the best! It looks wonderful. Definitely perfect for the cooler weather we are starting to have.
Cindy says
Perfect for fall weather, I agree!
Danielle says
I’ve never tried to make broccoli soup at home, only eaten it in restaurants. This recipe makes it look easy!
Cindy says
It actually is super easy!
Renee | The Good Hearted Woman says
We are all about soup during the colder seasons, and broccoli-cheese a family favorite. I will have to give your “World’s Best” a try!
Cindy says
ENJOY! 🙂
Annissa says
That soup looks so creamy and comforting. Perfect for any chilly days!
Cindy says
Agreed, perfect for chilly days!
Fiona Manoon says
It looks very yummy.
Thanks for sharing such a delicious recipe with us.
Cindy says
Welcome!
Mahima says
Thank you so much for sharing recipes.Great blog!!!
Cindy says
Welcome!
Guido | Nonna Box says
I love broccoli and this soup is perfect for cold weather. I usually cook broccoli as a vegetable side. Thanks, Pinning it for later!
Cindy says
Awesome!
Beth says
My son loves broccoli cheese soup. He is a vegetarian and was so disappointed when he found out that Panera uses chicken broth in their version. I will have to make this for him!
Cindy says
Thanks so much for checking it out! We love this soup and yes it is so frustrating when we find out there is chicken broth in things. That is certainly hard as a vegetarian! I can relate@!
Ruth I says
Cheese soup sounds so good! I also like broccoli so I think this is perfect for me. Yum!
Cindy says
Enjoy!
Melissa Dixon says
I love a good soup and broccoli is my favorite cream of and cheese are both delicious. I will have to try your recipe sometime as it looks amazing!
Cindy says
Thanks for stopping by and checking it out!
Shannon Gurnee says
I love Broccoli Cheese Soup, but I’ve never tried making it myself. I would love trying this recipe!
Cindy says
Enjoy!