Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Sausage

Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Sausage is an updated version of our favorite soup that includes ground pork sausage for a flavorful alternative for dinner.  Kids and adults alike fall in love with this classic soup.

Winter is a perfect time to put on a big pot of soup for the entire family to enjoy. Soup can feed a crowd, it usually gets better as it sits in the refrigerator, and it can warm you up after a day spent outside in the cold. Plus the prep time and cook time is short and sweet.

Broccoli Cheese Soup with Sausage Recipe

Broccoli Cheese Soup and Tuscan White Bean Soup are two of our favorite soups on These Old Cookbooks.  I took inspiration from both of them for this Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Sausage recipe.

This cheesy base made of cream of chicken soup and Velveeta is packed full of broccoli, shredded carrots, potatoes and ground pork sausage in every bite.  Serve this with crackers or even a grilled cheese for the perfect fall meal.

I usually have a freezer full of ground pork sausage from a half of a hog that we buy from a friend once a year or so.  Aside from the typical biscuits and gravy, I’m always on the lookout for recipes that use ground pork sausage.  Some of the recipes that I’ve added to my arsenal are Loaded Breakfast Casserole, Low Carb Tuscan Soup, and Egg and Sausage Breakfast Casserole.

Now that I’ve been inspired, I may be adding ground pork sausage to all my soup recipes!

Sausage Broccoli Cheese Soup Ingredients

• Chicken Bouillon
• Onion
• Water
• Potatoes
• Frozen Broccoli Florets
• Carrots
• Velveeta
• Cream of Chicken Soup
• Pork Sausage

Scroll to the bottom of the post for the full ingredient amounts and recipe.

How to Make Broccoli Sausage Soup

Step by Step Instructions

1. Simmer diced onions, chicken bouillon and water for 20 minutes over medium heat.
2. Add diced potatoes, frozen broccoli and shredded carrots to the mixture, and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
3. Stir in cooked and drained ground pork, cream of chicken soup and Velveeta, and heat until melted.
4. Serve with crackers or in a bread bowl. Top with extra shredded sharp cheddar cheese.

For the full recipe for Sausage Broccoli Soup, scroll to the bottom of this page.

Recipe FAQs

• This is a spin on classic broccoli cheese soup.
• Cook and drain ground pork sausage before adding to the soup so it isn’t too greasy.
• Omit carrots and add more broccoli if desired, up to 20 ounces.
• Swap fresh broccoli for frozen broccoli.  We love using fresh broccoli dishes, including 4 Ingredient Broccoli Casserole.
• If the soup is too thick, add water at the end to thin out.
• Sub in chicken broth instead of bouillon and water.
• Wondering how much chicken bouillon equals a cube? Use 1 teaspoon of the chicken bouillon powder for each cube of chicken bouillon.
• Extra salt isn’t usually needed. Season with black pepper, if desired.
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More Family-Friendly Soup Recipes

We love soup, and we know you do too! So, check out this post with 24 of our favorite soup recipes, or click on some of our favorite soup posts below.

• 20-Minute Ham and Cheddar Chowder
• Crock Pot Taco Soup
• Stove Top Italian Bean Soup
• Instant Pot Beef and Barley Soup
• Instant Pot Steak Soup

More Broccoli Recipes

We love broccoli in our family and we have many recipes featuring this versatile vegetable, including casseroles and side dishes.

Cheesy Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Broccoli Cornbread Bake

Fresh Broccoli Casserole

Sesame Broccoli

Why is my cheddar soup grainy?

Using pre-shredded cheese in any soup recipe could result in a grainy texture due to the anti-clumping ingredients. Instead, shed a hunk of cheese or try Velveeta for a smooth texture.

This post is sponsored by the Glass Barn, Indiana Soybean and Corn Farmers but all thoughts and opinions are our own.