5 from 6 votes
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Broccoli florets and baby spinach bring the green while the cheese brings the cream to this creamy broccoli cheddar soup that is a nutritious and sumptuous feast perfect for those cold nights in.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
592 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 ticks celery chopped
- 2 carrot peeled and chopped
- 1 head broccoli cut into florets
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons paprika ground
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over MEDIUM heat, add the olive oil, onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 3 – 5 minutes until the onions are browned.
- Take the pot off the heat and sprinkle in the flour. Stir then pour in the milk and stir once more. Add in the chicken stock, broccoli, spinach, coriander, and paprika. Replace on the stovetop, cover and allow to simmer for 15 – 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent lumps from forming.
- Stir in the cheddar cheese and simmer for another minute. Add salt and pepper to taste. Use a stick blender to puree before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
592kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
702mg
(29%)
Potassium
1070mg
(23%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
8951IU
(179%)
Vitamin C
146mg
(162%)
Calcium
642mg
(64%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 592
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 592kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 702mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 1070mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 8951IU | 179% |
| Vitamin C | 146mg | 162% |
| Calcium | 642mg | 64% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.