Comments on: Broccoli Cheddar Soup

By: Mila

Mila — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:59:07 +0000

YUM! This looks fabulous!!!!

By: Nicholas

Nicholas — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:26:56 +0000

For those that find any soup or gravy “grainy” when thickened with a roux. You have to add the fluid slowly. This give the roux time to absorb the fluid and not separate giving you a grainy taste. Try adding the broth a half a cup at a time, always works for me.

By: Shanna

Shanna — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 15:32:56 +0000

Yup. Grainy and loose. Wish I’d read the comments first. I’m thinking more cream, thickened first, then add milk and less broth. Take it off the heat and slowly blend in cheeses. I will try it again.

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:56:49 +0000

Something I like to do with bread bowls is, after scooping them out, brush with melted butter and place in the oven for a bit. It helps them to not get soggy and wow, does that bread taste good with the crispy interior and soup or chili flavor.

By: Stacie

Stacie — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:04:11 +0000

The directions leave out that you need to remove it from the heat and let cool slightly before adding the cheese. I too did the same thing and was sick that I had a pot full of grainy soup. Someone mentioned not boiling… you still need to bring to a boil to have the roux and the milk thicken. After it boils slightly, you are golden. Ugh, back to the grocery store.

By: Erin L. from MO

Erin L. from MO — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 02:09:52 +0000

I made this tonight for dinner and it turned out great. I didn’t have enough cheese like I thought so I added some pepper jack to it. Yum! I followed the printed recipe by alternating the broth and milk and cream and it worked well. When I reheated the soup it loosened up so I may find a way to make it a little thicker. I loved it and will definitely make it again.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:35:54 +0000

Yes, soup looks awesome I will definitely try the veg version of it – but what is that nail polish?????

By: Laura P

Laura P — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 17:18:20 +0000

I made this yesterday and it was grainy and really didn’t have much cheese flavor. Maybe I used too much broccoli? Anyone else have the problem of lacking cheese flavor?

By: Jessica

Jessica — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:02:17 +0000

I have to ask – what polish are you wearing in that picture??

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:46:18 +0000

I made this the other night and mine also was a grainy texture. It tasted pretty good though. If I can figure out how to make it smooth, I will definitely make it again.