Healthy Broccoli Cheese Soup

Healthy Broccoli Cheese Soup

January 9, 2026

Delicious healthy broccoli cheese soup that's creamy, packed with cheddar cheese flavor, and just as tasty as the original version but with half the calories.

As much as I love buying fresh veggies at the farmer’s market, with colder weather and winter approaching it isn’t always easy (or affordable) to find your favorite fruits and veggies. Luckily when that happens, I know I can turn to frozen fruits and vegetables to get the same nutritional punch.

That’s why today I wanted to share a delicious recipe for Healthy Broccoli Cheese Soup made with frozen broccoli.  There are a few things I love about this recipe that make it quicker and healthier than a traditional broccoli cheddar soup. For starters, not having to wash and chop 6 cups of broccoli florets saved lots of prep time and cost about half as much. Plus, this soup is packed with delicious broccoli and cheddar flavor but without all the fat and calories.

As you probably know, typically broccoli and cheese soup is packed with cream and more cheese than necessary. For this recipe, in order to cut calories, save time, and add nutrients I used extra frozen broccoli, evaporated skim milk, and just 1 cup of extra sharp, full flavor cheddar cheese to create lots of flavor.

Healthy Broccoli Cheese Soup

Recipe by: Kristen McCaffrey of Slender Kitchen
Prep Time: 5 minutes; Cook Time: 20 minutes; Total Time: 25 minutes
Makes 5 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 carrot, peeled and chopped
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 20 oz. frozen broccoli florets
  • 5 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup canned evaporated nonfat milk
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Salt and pepper

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until tender. Add the broccoli and broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until broccoli is tender.
  2. Turn off the heat and stir in the milk and cheese. Stir continuously until cheese melts.
  3. Blend half of the soup and add it back to the pot. This creates a creamier consistency.
  4. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately. If storing in the freezer, let cool completely before freezing.

Nutritional Info (6 oz.)

Calories 238; Carbohydrates 13 grams; Fat 12 grams; Protein 14 grams

Kristen McCaffrey makes a variety of healthy and delicious recipes that she shares on her website, SlenderKitchen.com.

Healthy Broccoli Cheese Soup
Kristen Mccaffrey

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kristen McCaffrey makes a variety of healthy and delicious recipes that she shares on her website, SlenderKitchen.com. Before diving into the world of healthy cooking, she struggled to lose weight, eat well, and find a healthy balance in her life. She has always been in love with food and enjoys healthy recipe development. Kristen is passionate about cooking and creating delicious recipes that encourage other people to eat healthy. See more recipes from Kristen!
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