Cheesy Broccoli & Quinoa Soup

Cheesy Broccoli & Quinoa Soup
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 345.2
  • Total Fat: 18.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 52.0 mg
  • Sodium: 1,518.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 26.9 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.9 g
  • Protein: 18.5 g

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Introduction

A more balanced and healthy version of broccoli & cheese soup A more balanced and healthy version of broccoli & cheese soup
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 1/2 cups of unsweetened Almond milk

    6 cups of gluten free chicken broth

    6 cups of fresh broccoli

    1 Cup cooked Quinoa

    1/2 cup of flour, plus 2 TBSP more

    3 cups of shredded mild cheddar cheese

    4-6 pieces of turkey bacon

Directions

Directions

STEP 1 - Wash and cut broccoli florets. Put in a steamer for about 12 minutes. Also, boil 2 cups of water and cook 1 cup of Quinoa according to the directions on the package.

STEP 2 - Pour 1 1/2 cups of unsweetened almond milk into a large pot.

STEP 3 - Add 6 cups of gluten free chicken broth to pot. Turn on medium-high heat.

STEP 4 - Slowly stir in flour. Stir mixture until it thickens and starts to boil. Then, cook on low heat for 5 minutes.

STEP 5 - Place steamed broccoli in a food processor and chop into tiny pieces.

STEP 6 - Add broccoli to the soup mixture.

STEP 7 - Stir in cooked Quinoa.

STEP 8 - Add in the delicious 3 cups of shredded mild cheddar cheese. Stir until melte

STEP 9 - Serve with a small amount of turkey bacon on top. Enjoy!

Serving Size: 8 to 10 - 1 Cup servings

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FITMOMMA24.