Broccoli Cheddar Soup
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 tbsp Olive oil1 Bunch Fresh Broccoli, chopped1 can (6cups) Swanson Chicken Broth 99% Fat Free1 cup diced Carrots2 cups Onions, chopped2 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded (aged at least 2 years)3/4 cup Half and Half Cream1 Bay Leaf6 tsp Kosher Salt
Heat Olive oil in a large stock pot on medium heat. Add in onions and cook until transparent. Add in chopped carrots and broccoli and cook at med-high about 5 minutes stirring frequently. Add in chicken stock and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Lower heat to medium low, cover and let simmer for about 15 minutes stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and blend ingredients in a blender or with a hand held immersion blender. Be careful not to burn yourself on the hot liquids.
Add in salt and cheese and continue to blend until smooth.
Pour into bowls and add a bit of half n half right before serving and do a quick swirl with a spoon.
I also recommend topping this soup with croutons for a nice finish.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MISS_KRISTI.
Remove from heat and blend ingredients in a blender or with a hand held immersion blender. Be careful not to burn yourself on the hot liquids.
Add in salt and cheese and continue to blend until smooth.
Pour into bowls and add a bit of half n half right before serving and do a quick swirl with a spoon.
I also recommend topping this soup with croutons for a nice finish.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MISS_KRISTI.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 298.6
- Total Fat: 21.0 g
- Cholesterol: 55.7 mg
- Sodium: 2,370.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 14.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
- Protein: 15.1 g
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