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Cream of Broccoli Soup Recipe
Velvety homemade cream of broccoli soup is healthy, rich and so simple. It's filled with flavor creamy goodness and so much flavor!!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 367 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 TB butter
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 ticks celery chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 8 cups broccoli florets
- 3 TB butter
- 3 TB all purpose flour
- 2 cups half and half
- 1-2 tsp garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
- pepper to taste
- bacon and shredded cheese for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium stock pot, melt 2 tablespoons butter and saute garlic and celery until tender. Add broccoli and broth, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, over low heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter, stir in flour and add milk. Stir until thick and bubbly.
- In batches, pour the soup into a blender and pulse for a few seconds, then puree until smooth.
- Add soup to flour mixture. Season with garlic salt and pepper and stir in cheddar cheese.
- If desired, garnish with more cheese and bacon.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
367kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
84mg
(28%)
Sodium
1161mg
(48%)
Potassium
644mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1680IU
(34%)
Vitamin C
117.7mg
(131%)
Calcium
359mg
(36%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 367kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1161mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 644mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1680IU | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 117.7mg | 131% |
| Calcium | 359mg | 36% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.