How do you make easy broccoli cheese soup?

This easy broccoli cheese soup recipe only requires five ingredients, things that are found in almost any kitchen. With chicken or vegetable stock, broccoli and cheddar cheese, anyone can whip together this soup in under 30 minutes.

Five-Ingredient Broccoli Cheese Soup

This soup is healthy, inexpensive to make and easy enough that even novice cooks can whip up a batch quickly.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Ready In: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 cups vegetable or chicken stock
• 2 cups frozen or fresh broccoli florets, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped to make 1 cup
• 1 15-ounce can evaporated milk
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• Salt and pepper, if desired

1. Combine stock, onion and broccoli

In a medium saucepan, stir together stock, onion and broccoli over medium heat. Bring it to a low boil and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 5 minutes.

2. Add evaporated milk

Stir in the evaporated milk and cook for 3 minutes. The mixture should be at a simmer.

3. Add cheese

Remove the soup from the heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.

For extra flavor, or to omit the salt, add Italian or Cajun seasoning to taste.