Applebee's Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
Description
Enjoy a warm bowl of Applebee’s Broccoli Cheese Soup with this easy copycat recipe! Creamy, cheesy, and packed with fresh broccoli and flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
- ½ cup carrots, shredded
- ½ cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth, or vegetable broth
- 1½ cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg , or cayenne pepper
Instructions
Stovetop Instructions:
- In a large pot, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add½ cup yellow onion and ½ cup carrots and sauté until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Add 2 cloves garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in the ¼ cup all-purpose flour to create a roux and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Slowly whisk in the 2 cups chicken broth, breaking up any clumps. Add the 1½ cups whole milk and c1 cup heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add 2 cups broccoli florets, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg . Simmer until broccoli is tender, about 10–15 minutes.
- Reduce heat and slowly stir in the 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Use an immersion blender for a creamier texture, or leave it chunky if preferred. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Instant Pot Instructions:
- Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Melt butter, then add onions, carrots, and garlic. Cook until softened.
- Add flour, stir to coat vegetables, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add broth, milk, cream, broccoli, salt, and pepper. Cancel Sauté, close the lid, and set to Pressure Cook on High for 3 minutes.
- Quick release the pressure, then stir in cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Whisk
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving