Three Cheese Broccoli Soup
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5
Three Cheese Broccoli Soup
Description
Three Cheese Broccoli Soup features a smooth and creamy broth made by melting butter and whisking in flour and spices as a roux before slowly adding chicken broth and milk to achieve a velvety consistency. The soup is enriched with three distinct cheeses – sharp cheddar, creamy havarti, and nutty swiss – which melt together with warm cream to create a balanced, layered flavor. Broccoli florets are simmered until tender but still bright, lending a slight crunch and fresh vegetable note. The seasoning blend of garlic powder, nutmeg, white pepper, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce subtly enhances the taste without overpowering the cheeses. This soup is hearty and satisfying, best served warm as a starter or light meal during cooler weather.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 dash thyme ground
- 14.5 ounces chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 3 cups broccoli bite-size florets
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup havarti cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup swiss cheese shredded
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan over low heat. Add the flour, garlic powder, nutmeg, white pepper, and thyme. Mix well.
- Gradually whisk in the broth and milk. Continue to cook until thickened, stirring constantly.
- Add the broccoli and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Add the cream, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, and the cheeses. Stir until the cheeses have melted.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 382kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 553mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 308mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1415IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 45.6mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 264mg | 26% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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