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Cheesy broccoli soup with toast fingers

Cheesy broccoli soup is a creamy soup for 4 people, ready in 35 minutes, rated very easy, for about €1.60 per person. The trick is adding the melted cheese off the heat so it blends in smoothly instead of turning stringy. Served with crispy toast fingers, it makes a full meal even kids enjoy.

A creamy broccoli soup with melted cheese, served with crispy toast fingers, even the kids ask for seconds.

Cheesy broccoli soup with toast fingers
Total time
35 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€1.60
Calories per person
630 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Fall, Winter
The kids
They generally like it

This soup pairs tender cooked broccoli with melted cheese for a texture that's creamy without being heavy. The potato thickens the soup naturally, while the individually wrapped cheese slices give it that comforting, familiar richness everyone recognizes right away. We like this recipe because it turns a vegetable kids sometimes avoid into a bowl everyone finishes.

It's the perfect soup for a weeknight when you want a full meal without spending hours in the kitchen. Kids love dunking their toast fingers into the warm soup, and adults appreciate that one green vegetable does all the work. You can also serve it on a cozy fall Sunday, as a generous starter before a lighter main course.

The ingredients

4 people

Fruits and vegetables

  • Broccoli 800 g
  • Potato 1
  • Onion 1

Pantry

  • Vegetable brothoften in the pantry 75 cl
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Dairy

  • Individually wrapped cheese slices 6
  • Butter 20 g

Bakery

  • Country bread 8 slices

Allergens Gluten, Lactose

The step by step recipe

  1. Cut the broccoli into florets and dice the potato.

    Use the stalk too, peeled and cut into small pieces.

  2. Melt the butter, add the chopped onion, then the vegetables and the broth. 5 min

    The vegetables should be just covered with broth.

  3. Cook until the broccoli is tender, but not overdone. 12 min

    Cook for just ten minutes so the broccoli keeps its bright color.

  4. Off the heat, add the cheese and blend until smooth and creamy.

    Cheese melts best in hot soup that isn't boiling.

  5. Cut the bread into fingers, toast them, and serve alongside the soup. 4 min

    Rub the toast fingers with garlic, they become addictive.

Our tips to get it right

  • Blend the soup while it's still hot, the cheese dissolves more easily and the texture stays smooth with no lumps.
  • Set aside a few small raw broccoli florets and stir them in right before serving for a bit of crunch in the creamy soup.
  • If the soup feels too thick after adding the cheese, thin it out with a splash of warm broth rather than water, so you don't dilute the flavor.

The variations

  • Swap the individually wrapped cheese for grated Comté or Gruyère, the soup will taste sharper and slightly less creamy.
  • For a richer version, stir in a spoonful of heavy cream at the same time as the cheese.
  • For little ones or busy nights, blend the soup until very smooth and serve it with sliced white bread instead of toast fingers.

What to serve it with

  • A green salad with vinaigrette
  • A soft boiled egg in the soup
  • Diced ham on top

Storage

This soup keeps for 2 to 3 days in the refrigerator in a sealed container. It freezes well if you leave out the cheese and stir it in only when reheating. Warm the soup gently over low heat so the cheese doesn't turn stringy.

Questions about this dish

Can you use frozen broccoli florets?

Yes, frozen broccoli works great in this soup, no need to thaw it first. Just cook it a few minutes less since it's already partly cooked.

What can replace the individually wrapped cheese?

Grated Comté, Emmental, or Gruyère all work well. Add them off the heat, just like the wrapped cheese, to keep the texture smooth.

Can you make this soup ahead of time?

Cook the vegetable soup without the cheese up to a day ahead and keep it in the fridge. Reheat it gently and stir in the cheese only right before serving.

How do you keep the broccoli bright green?

Don't cook the broccoli longer than ten minutes in the broth, overcooking turns it a dull green. Blend the soup as soon as the broccoli is tender.

How long does it take to make a cheesy broccoli soup with crispy toast fingers?

Count 35 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in a cheesy broccoli soup with crispy toast fingers?

About 630 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a cheesy broccoli soup with crispy toast fingers cost?

About €1.60 per serving, or €6.40 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, lactose. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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