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Jason’s Deli Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

Jason’s Deli Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

This Jason’s Deli Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe tastes just like the one from the restaurant—smooth, creamy, and loaded with tender broccoli and melted cheese. It’s simple to make at home with easy ingredients, comforting flavor, and that same deli-style richness you crave. One bowl and you’ll see why it’s a favorite everywhere Jason’s Deli serves it.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 serving
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • ½ stick ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • Optional: ½ cup diced onion if you like onions
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 2 heads broccoli finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • ½ cup about 2 small carrots, chopped or matchstick-style
  • ⅓ cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup milk can use almond milk or dairy milk
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon salt or less, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of nutmeg if available
  • 1½ cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 8 oz about 1 cup Velveeta cheese, cubed (or use more cheddar instead)

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Start the Base – Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat; add onions if using and cook about 3 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Step 2: Add the Liquids and Veggies – Pour in chicken broth and half and half, stir well, then add broccoli, carrots, and celery; bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender.
  3. Step 3: Thicken the Soup – Mix cornstarch with milk until smooth, then slowly pour into the simmering soup while stirring; continue stirring for a few minutes until it thickens.
  4. Step 4: Season the Flavor – Add garlic powder, black pepper, thyme, salt, and optional pinch of nutmeg; taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Step 5: Melt in the Cheese – Lower heat to low, add Velveeta cubes and stir until melted; then add shredded cheddar and mix until smooth and creamy.
  6. Step 6: Blend or Serve – Blend lightly for smoother texture or leave chunky; ladle into bowls, sprinkle extra cheese if desired, and serve hot.