When it’s cold out nothing hits the spot better than a hot bowl of soup. This copycat recipe should do the trick. Thick and creamy, loaded with broccoli, and who doesn’t love cheese?!
TGI Fridays Broccoli Cheese Soup Copycat
When it’s cold out nothing hits the spot better than a hot bowl of soup. This copycat recipe should do the trick. Thick and creamy, loaded with broccoli, and who doesn’t love cheese?!
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup half-and-half cream
- 5 slices cheddar cheese slices
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups broccoli florets (bite-size)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (to garnish)
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley (to garnish)
Instructions
- Combine chicken broth, water, half & half, cheese, flour, onion and pepper in a large saucepan.
- Whisk to combine and to break up any lumps of flour, then turn heat to medium/high.
- Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Add broccoli to soup and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until broccoli is tender but not soft.
- For each serving spoon one cup of soup into a bowl and garnish with a tbsp of shredded cheese and a pinch of parsley.
Photo: Ikonstanski / CC BY
