TGIF’s broccoli cheese soup is my husband’s most favorite soup on the planet. He will go there JUST because of their soup. Now, I can make it at home!
Copycat TGI Fridays Broccoli Cheese Soup
TGIF’s broccoli cheese soup is my husband’s most favorite soup on the planet. He will go there JUST because of their soup. Now, I can make it at home!
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.
