Broccoli Cheese Soup

Name: Broccoli Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups chicken broth; 1 small onion; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; ¼ cup butter; ½ teaspoon pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 cups milk; 1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese; ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese; 2 ½ to 3 to 3 cups chopped lightly steamed or blanched broccoli

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
452 kcal
Course
Soup
Cuisine
American

Broccoli Cheese Soup

Iris Warren

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Ingredients

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1 ¾ cups chicken broth
1 small onion diced
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup butter
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese preferably sharp or extra sharp
½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 ½ to 3 to 3 cups chopped lightly steamed or blanched broccoli

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Instructions

Simmer chicken broth and chopped onion for 15-20 minutes in a covered small saucepan, until onions are soft.
Heat milk in microwave for 1-2 minutes.
In a separate medium-sized stockpot, melt butter then add flour, salt and pepper. Cook together, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes, then whisk in warmed milk. Stir and heat together on medium heat until soup starts to thicken, about 5-8 minutes.
Add warmed chicken broth and continue to stir until well blended. Add cheeses and stir until completely melted. Stir in steamed broccoli. Add more salt and pepper to taste, if needed. Serve immediately in bowls or bread bowls.

Notes

Broccoli: to make my life easier, while the soup is coming together, I put the chopped broccoli in a large glass bowl, cover with saran wrap and microwave for about 3-4 minutes. It cooks perfectly and just in time to add it to the soup.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Serving Calories 452kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 1130mg (47%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%)