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Warming up today with this pumpkin beer broccoli cheddar soup.
Did I happen to tell you guys that it totally snowed here on Sunday night? Yes, SNOW. We’ve had snow on the mountain tops for the last week, but Sunday night it actually snowed, hit the ground, and stuck. Meaning, the white stuff was on the ground when I went for my morning hike. Typical.
I know we are way ahead of the game over here, but I’m hoping you guys are in warm soup mode too!
Ever since this weekend I’ve been left craving a giant bowl of pumpkin soup, so I thought today would be the perfect day to tell you all about my newest broccoli cheddar creation, PUMPKIN BEER broccoli cheddar soup. Sorry for the shouting, but I’m just so excited about this soup. It’s warm, cozy, creamy, loaded with broccoli, cheesy, and flavored with the most delicious hints of sweet pumpkin.
Basically, it’s October Soup. And yes, I know it is still September, but October is coming this weekend (how is that even possible?) and I think this soup should be on your to-make list. Just sayin’.
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It seems as though every autumn I need to create a new broccoli cheddar soup. It’s a flavor of soup that I love so much that going even one fall without making a new version is just not possible. See past versions…
Curried Butternut Squash Broccoli Cheddar and Goat Cheese Soup
Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Dumpling Soup
Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Fried Cheese Curds
Extra Flakey Broccoli Cheddar Soup Mini Pies
See, I love broccoli cheddar soup, but then what’s not to love? It’s got your veggies, your cheese, and is the perfect soup to serve during the month of October, which typically starts to see a frost…or maybe even some snow…AKA soup weather!
Alright, so what makes this soup better than all the other broccoli cheddar soups out there? Um, the pumpkin beer…obviously.
I know it may sound a little odd to add a pumpkin beer to a creamy broccoli cheddar, but the pumpkin beer’s warming tones add so much to this creamy, cozy soup. Just trust me, you will not be disappointed, and like all other broccoli cheddar soup recipes, this one is pretty easy.
Just one pot and ready to go in under an hour. Plus, I think we might even be able to get away with calling this healthy…ish with all the green broccoli in there. I mean, broccoli is one of they healthiest veggies out there.
Just go with it…and while you’re making the soup, may I recommend making a batch of these pumpkin beer soft pretzels? Not going to lie, there’s no better bread to pair with this soup than these pretzels. This is simply the best combination.
Oddly today I am headed out of the cold and on my way to Los Angeles where it is a high of eighty-five degrees. Ahh, totally not soup weather, but I’m excited to be heading out to LA for some fun cookbook press! I’m taping an episode of Hallmark Home and Family tomorrow that will air this Friday. So be sure to tune into that. I will be making my Nonnie’s Dutch Baby from the Half Baked Harvest Cookbook. Pretty excited!
Then on Friday I’m working on a special project with My Domaine that I can’t wait to tell you guys all about. Follow along with me on Instagram to see some behind the scenes!
Heading home Friday night, but let me know if there is anywhere in LA I should eating at over the next few days!
For now, I will just be sitting on a plane, dreaming about this pumpkin beer broccoli cheddar soup! Again, you guys have to make this soup. It’s going to make your day so much better. It is delicious…especially with a side of these pretzels.
Pumpkin Beer Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small sweet onion, diced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups low sodium veggie or chicken broth
- 1 12 ounce pumpkin beer
- 3-4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, plus more for serving
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or more to taste
- 1 large pinch kosher salt and pepper
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, plus more for serving
Instructions
- 1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the onion and carrot and cook until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Whisk in the flour and cook until golden, about 2 minutes, then gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Add the broth, beer, broccoli, bay leaves, nutmeg, cayenne, and a large pinch each of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium and cook, uncovered, until the broccoli is tender, about 20 minutes. 2. Remove the soup from the stove. Remove the bay leaves and puree in batches in a blender or use an immersion blender. 3. Return the soup to the stove and set over low heat. Stir in the cheese until melted and creamy. Add the thyme and cook another 2-3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Laddle into bowls and top with a little extra cheddar and fresh thyme. Enjoy!
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
And again, there’s broccoli involved, so you know, healthy…ish.
All your soups are so flavourful – this is the 6th or 7th one I’ve made and another hit! Perfect comfort food, would love to see a cookbook of all your soups!
Hey Jan,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try, I am so glad to hear it was enjoyed!! ?xTieghan
Just made this soup! It was so delicious.
I used a cider beer as that’s all I had.
Also had no carrots so I peeled and chopped up one apple instead. And I threw in a poblano pepper for some heat.
I will make this again and again. Thanks for sharing your talents with us!
Hey Jewell,
Awesome!! Love to hear this recipe was a winner, thanks for making it. Have the best week:) xT
Sundays are the Lowry family Seahawk football games. Half-baked Harvest always makes an appearance. We started in the 1st quarter with veggies and your lime cilantro ranch, yum. Then at half time it was this amazing creamy fall soup, so good. Paired with the Hard Apple cider pretzels and honey mustard. They were dipped in the soup and mustard, hard to decide which. Lastly it was 4th quarter dessert. My daughter in law made your Chocolate covered brown butter krispy treats, delicious! The Hawks last but it was HBH for the win!
Hey Suzanne,
Fantastic!! So great to hear that you enjoyed this recipe and thanks a lot for making it. Have a great week!? xTieghan
Hi!
Planning on making this tonight! We’re in the middle of getting our home ready to sell and I packed away my blender. Do you recommend anything else for the blending part? Also if I have stock and not broth, can I use that instead?
Thanks!!
Hey Hannah,
Do you have an immersion blender or something to combine the ingredients? Yes stock will work. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions. Happy Holidays! xTieghan
Hello!
Is it possible to use frozen broccoli in this recipe? If so, should I defrost it before putting it in the soup? Thank you!
Hey Clarabelle,
Yes I would defrost and drain and then add. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Easy to make. Hearty soup with great flavor. You can definitely taste the cayenne and smell the nutmeg, which I enjoyed. I didn’t have pumpkin beer so I added a craft ale and a heaping tablespoon of canned pumpkin. Will certainly make again.
Love to hear that! Thank you so much Yvonne!! xTieghan
Just made this soup with regular beer because I didn’t have pumpkin beer. I’ve tried several broccoli and cheddar soups, but none turn out exactly how I want them. Well, this one is the best I’ve ever made or tried! Thank you so much for the recipe.
Wow I am so happy this turned out so well for you! Thank you for trying it! xTieghan
Hi! Can this be made in the crock pot?
Hey Kimberly,
I would just add all ingredients to the crockpot and slow cook for 6 hours on low. Mix the flour with water to create a paste before adding to the slow cooker. Let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love the recipe. Thank you! xTieghan
Really liked this soup!!! Was curious though, does it keep for leftovers the best day?
Hey Alyssa,
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe, yes you can keep fro leftovers for a few days. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Can you use dried thyme? What’s the measuring substitute? Also if I don’t have cayenne, what’s a good sub for that?
Hi Aftan,
Yes you can use dried thyme, I would do 1 teaspoon of thyme and just leave the cayenne out. I hope you love the recipe, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
Anxious to try this tonight. Curious; Its no longer pumpkin season…what other beers would be good to use in this? Would an IPA be too hoppy???
HI! I would use and IPA. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I hope you love this recipe! Thank you!! xTieghan
i was really looking forward to making this and although i never follow recipes, i did follow this one to the T. it was bitter and so weird tasting. had to throw it!
Hi Simran! I am really sorry to hear that! Is there anyway any of the ingredients went bad? Please let me know! I would love to help you with this! xTieghan
Hey Simran! I know it’s been a few years since you posted this, but worth asking: Did you remember to remove the bay leaf before blending? It can be unpleasant and strong if it’s not removed and gets blended in.
This soup was AMAZING! The pumpkin ale really added an interesting flavor that I couldn’t get enough of! I will definitely be making this soup again & hopefully with pretzels next time!
I am so glad you loved this Stephanie! Thank you! xTieghan
I made this yesterday and I grabbed an IPA and poured it all in… I totally forgot that IPA’s are super bitter! What should have been an amazing soup turned out to be hard core bitter! This recipe is awesome, it’s one of our staple soups! Thank you for the awesome recipes, whenever I crave gourmet food I always surf your site and am never disappointed.
Hi Lexi! That is so amazing to hear that you have been loving this recipe! SO happy to hear that! I hope you love this a little bit more with some regular beer haha. Thank you! xTieghan
Love your book! Your food makes me feel so cozy <3
Awh, you’re too sweet! Thank you so much Pasha! xTieghan