Broccoli Cheese Soup
Prep Time: 10 mins.
Cooking Time: 10 mins.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch broccoli cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 15 oz canned chicken broth or stock
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup half-and-half or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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.
- Reduce heat. Add grated cheese gradually, stirring constantly, and continue to stir until melted.
- If you prefer smooth soup, use a blender to puree the broccoli.
- Stir in half-and-half or cream slowly in the last five minutes.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings per container
Serving Size 1 cup
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 360 | ||
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 29 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat 15 g | 73% | |
| Trans Fat 1 g | 0% | |
| Cholesterol 75 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium 640 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 10 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber 3 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars 5 g | 0% | |
| Protein 16 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D 0.92 mcg | 5% | |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium 420 mg | 32% | |
| Iron 1 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium 600 mg | 12% | |
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.