5 from 21 votes
Black Eyed Pea Broccoli Cheese Soup
This Black Eyed Pea Broccoli Cheese Soup combines steamed broccoli with a creamy cheese base made from processed cheese and half-and-half, thickened with a cornstarch slurry. The soup is seasoned simply with salt and pepper and cooked gently in a double boiler to melt the cheese smoothly. The result is a rich, velvety soup that highlights the mild flavor of broccoli with a cheesy creaminess and a smooth, slightly thickened texture suitable for a comforting meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
346 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346
% 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.