Vegetarian broccoli cheddar soup is a delicious 45-minute dinner recipe made with three different types of cheddar cheese and a silky smooth consistency.

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Basically, I have three great loves in my life: wine, chocolate, and cheese. I keep hearing rumors that two out of the three are bad for me… but let’s be real for a minute, that won’t stop me from from enjoying any of them in moderation.

I’ve had this recipe hidden away in my drafts folder for quite some time, often overlooking it in favor of healthier, more impressive-looking recipes that are perhaps more on trend. Which is just silly because broccoli cheddar soup is a year-round staple in so many households and on restaurant menus. Often times, it’s the most straightforward, easy to execute recipes that end up making regular appearances on the dinner table for obvious reasons.

Since Easter is coming up in just a couple of weeks, I thought now was the perfect time to share this broc cheddar soup because it’s not only easily made ahead, it’s a perfect way to use up any leftover ham from Easter dinner (so is this chicken, ham and broccoli casserole). Unlike so many other broccoli cheddar soup recipes with chunky bits of broccoli that can be somewhat annoying, this soup is puréed to a silky smooth consistency that almost tricks you into thinking you’re slurping on something much more extravagant.

Broccoli Cheddar Soup Ingredients & Instructions