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Cream of Broccoli Soup
Cream of Broccoli Soup is a favorite of mine, this slimmed down version is so good, and it's quick and easy to prepare.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal
Course:
Soup , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 1/4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 medium onion (chopped (2/3 cup))
- 1 carrot (peeled and chopped (2/3 cup))
- 1 celery stalk (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (chopped)
- 5 heaping cups broccoli florets (12 ounces)
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream (plus optional more for garnish)
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- In a medium sized stock pot, bring chicken broth, onions, carrots, garlic, and celery to a boil. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
- Add broccoli, milk and pepper and cook, covered, 10 more minutes.
- Add sour cream and puree soup with an immersion blender.
- Adjust black pepper to taste and heat through over medium heat, stir in the cheddar cheese and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
11/2 cups
Calories
150kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
10.5g
(21%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
19.5mg
(7%)
Sodium
796.5mg
(33%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6.5g
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 11/2 cups | |
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 10.5g | 21% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 19.5mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 796.5mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6.5g | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.