Made from a base of cheddar and parmesan cheese, this type of soup is served as either a side dish to accompany sandwiches and salads, or as an ingredient for use in food recipes. In addition to cheese, Broccoli Cheese Soup includes bits of broccoli, flour, extracts, proteins, and other additives to enhance the flavors, making it a light but creamy type of soup. Broccoli Cheese Soup is often prepared for use in making sauces for chicken and rice dishes as well as foods with fresh broccoli, such as a creamy sauce for meats and vegetable dishes.