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Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Here is an undeniably delicious Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe packed full of broccoli, carrots, garlic and cheese. This creamy and comforting soup out beats Panera's bread bowl any day. Options to make it gluten-free and vegan, too.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 306 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ medium onion diced
- 3 tablespoons butter plant based or regular
- 3 tablespoons flour gluten-free, all-purpose, or whole wheat white
- 2 cups vegetable broth or sub chicken broth
- 1 cup non-dairy milk oat, soy, cashew, etc.
- 3 cups broccoli about 1 large head, or 2 small head
- 2 medium carrots diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 talk celery thinly sliced
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup half and half or dairy-free half-and-half
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded, or dairy-free cheese
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven over medium heat, add olive oil, minced garlic and onion; cook for about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
- Add butter and flour, whisking constantly, about 3 minutes. While whisking, slowly pour in vegetable broth, then whisk in milk.
- Add broccoli, carrots, celery, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and nutmeg. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until broccoli and vegetables are soft.
- Add in half and half and shredded cheese, stirring until melted.
- Optionally, blend part of soup (about 2 cups worth) using an immersion blender or high-power blender. Stir back into the pot and enjoy!
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Notes
- STORAGE - store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- FREEZER - place in a freezer-safe container, seal tight, label, date and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
- REHEAT - place the soup in a microwave-safe bowl and reheat in 1-minute increments in the microwave, stirring each time in between, until warmed through. OR, place a the entire batch of soup in a saucepan over medium to medium-low heat and bring up to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Do not let the soup come to a rolling boil or it may curdle.
Nutrition Information
Calories
306kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
970mg
(40%)
Potassium
311mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
4494IU
(90%)
Vitamin C
42mg
(47%)
Calcium
329mg
(33%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 970mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 311mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 4494IU | 90% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 329mg | 33% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.