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Lightened-Up Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

Lightened-Up Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe - An easy broccoli cheese soup recipe with reduced fat and calories, but amazing flavor!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 325 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 4 cups low-fat milk
  • 12 ounces small fresh broccoli florets (about 5 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  1. Place a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the butter, onions, and garlic. Saute for 3-4 minutes to soften. Then add the flour and stir well so that the flour coats the onion pieces.
  2. Pour in the broth and low-fat milk. Then stir in the broccoli florets, sea salt, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the largest broccoli florets are tender.
  3. Finally stir in the shredded cheese. Stir to thicken the soup as the cheese melts. Then turn off the heat and serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 325kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 1359mg (57%) Potassium 621mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 1260IU (25%) Vitamin C 63.5mg (71%) Calcium 580mg (58%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 325kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 1359mg 57%
Potassium 621mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 1260IU 25%
Vitamin C 63.5mg 71%
Calcium 580mg 58%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.