Black Eyed Pea Broccoli Cheese Soup
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Black Eyed Pea Broccoli Cheese Soup
Description
Black Eyed Pea Broccoli Cheese Soup is prepared by steaming fresh broccoli until tender, keeping its bright green color and natural flavor. The soup base includes half-and-half and processed cheese melted together slowly over simmering water to avoid scorching and ensure a creamy consistency. Salt and pepper provide basic seasoning. Addition of a cornstarch and water mixture thickens the soup, giving it a rich mouthfeel without heaviness.
The final soup balances the slight earthiness of broccoli with the smooth, mild flavor of melted cheese. Its warmth and texture make it well suited for serving as an appetizer or a light main dish, especially on cooler days.
Using a double boiler for melting the cheese helps maintain a gentle heat, preventing separation and maintaining smoothness. The recipe does not specify seasoning beyond salt and pepper, allowing the cheese and broccoli flavors to stand out.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds broccoli
- 2 cups water
- 3/4 teaspoon sat
- 1/2 cup cornstarch mixed with 1 cup water
- 1 pint half-and-half
- 1 pound pasteurized processed cheese Velveeta
Instructions
- Steam broccoli until tender. Place half-and-half and water in top of double boiler. Add cheese, salt and pepper. Heat until cheese is melted. Add broccoli. Mix cornstarch and water in small bowl. Stir into cheese mixture in double boiler and heat over simmering water until soup thickens.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1003mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 420mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1275IU | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 76.4mg | 85% |
| Calcium | 696mg | 70% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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