condensed broccoli and cheese soup
Also known as: Campbell's condensed broccoli and cheese soup
A canned condensed soup of broccoli, cheese sauce, and seasoning, meant to be diluted with water or milk like other Campbell's-style condensed soups. Used both prepared as its own soup and, as a shortcut ingredient, folded into a homemade soup or casserole for instant broccoli-cheese flavor and thickening power.
Buying guidance
Sold in the condensed soup aisle; check whether a recipe wants it used condensed (straight from the can) or diluted, since that changes both the thickness and how much of a recipe's other liquid to add.
Substitutions
- Cream of broccoli soup plus shredded cheddar, stirred in -- close, with a bit more control over the amount of cheese.
- A homemade broccoli-cheese sauce (butter, flour, milk, cheddar, cooked broccoli) -- more work, full control over ingredients.
- Cream of celery or cream of chicken soup plus cooked broccoli and cheese -- a workable approximation if the specific canned product isn't available.
Tips & common mistakes
Using it undiluted alongside a recipe that also adds a full separate portion of liquid can leave a dish thinner than expected if the can's thickening power was part of the plan -- check whether a recipe wants it condensed or already thinned.
Storage
An unopened can keeps for a year or more in the pantry. Once opened, refrigerate any leftover in a sealed container and use within a few days.