Cheesy Broccoli & Quinoa Soup
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
View full nutritional breakdown of Cheesy Broccoli & Quinoa Soup calories by ingredient
Introduction
A more balanced and healthy version of broccoli & cheese soup A more balanced and healthy version of broccoli & cheese soupNumber of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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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.
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.