Broccoli Cheese Soup

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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch broccoli cut into bite-sized-pieces
  • 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped
  • 1 (15 oz) can low-sodium chicken broth or stock 
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 and 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 cup half and half (or cream)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat butter or oil over medium heat. Cook onion until softened. Stir in broccoli. Add chicken broth and water. Simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Reduce heat. Add grated cheese gradually, stirring constantly, and continue to stir until melted.
  3. If you prefer smooth soup, use a blender to puree the broccoli.
  4. Stir in half-and-half or cream at the end.

Nutrition Facts

Broccoli Cheese Soup Nutrition Facts

  • Number of Servings Per Container: 4
  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 270
  • Total Fat: 18g, 24%
    • Saturated Fat: 10g, 53%
    • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg, 18%
  • Sodium: 410mg, 18%
  • Total Carbohydrate: 12g, 4%
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g, 7%
    • Total Sugars: 5g
      • Added Sugars: 0g, 0%
  • Protein: 15g, 29%
  • Vitamin D: 0.25mcg, 29%
  • Calcium: 400mg, 30%
  • Iron: 0.73mg, 4%
  • Potassium: 500mg, 11%