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Broccoli Cheese Soup

A creamy and flavorful broccoli cheese soup that is perfect for a comforting meal. Made with fresh broccoli, sharp cheddar, and potatoes, this soup is easy to prepare and delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2.5 cups less sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup fat free milk
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced small
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • fresh ground pepper
  • 4 cups broccoli florets chopped into small pieces (about 2 heads)
  • 1.5 cups reduced fat shredded sharp cheddar
  • 2 slices 2% cheddar or American cheese
  • 1 tbsp Parmesan cheese

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Chop onion, carrot, celery, garlic in a food processor.
  2. In a large soup pot, melt butter. Add chopped vegetables and sauté on low heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add flour, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir until smooth.
  4. Add chicken broth, milk, and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then lower heat, cover, and simmer until potatoes are soft, about 10–15 minutes.
  5. Add broccoli florets, Parmesan cheese, and stir. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Cook uncovered until broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add shredded cheddar and American cheese, stir until melted, and remove from heat.
  7. Use an immersion blender to blend part of the soup for a few seconds. Alternatively, remove 1–2 cups of potatoes and broccoli, blend separately, then return to the pot to thicken.

Notes

This hearty broccoli cheese soup is perfect for a cozy dinner. Feel free to customize with extra vegetables or different cheeses.