Broccoli Cheese Soup
A lower-calorie version of traditional broccoli cheddar soup, this recipe is still packed with flavor and a great way to fit in some more veggies.
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- Servings
- 8 Servings
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- Serving size
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3/4 cup
Ingredients
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canola or corn oil
- 1 tsp
- 1 tsp
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small onion (finely chopped)
- 1
- 1
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medium garlic (minced)
- 2 clove
- 2 clove
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broccoli florets (chopped (about 4 cups))
- 1 lbs
- 454 g
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chicken or vegetable broth (fat-free, low-sodium)
- 2 cup
- 2 cup
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mustard powder
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/2 tsp
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pepper
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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red hot-pepper sauce (optional)
- 1/8 tsp
- 1/8 tsp
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salt (or 1/16 tsp)
- 1 pinch
- 1 ml
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milk (fat-free)
- 2 cup
- 2 cup
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all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup
- 1/3 cup
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fat free half-and-half
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
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cheddar cheese (low-fat, sliced or shredded)
- 2 oz
- 57 g
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Parmesan (shredded or grated)
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
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Directions
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In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion is almost soft, stirring frequently.
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Stir in the broccoli, broth, mustard, pepper, hot-pepper sauce, and salt. Increase the heat to medium high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender, stirring occasionally.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk and flour. Stir into the soup. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in the half-and-half, cheddar, and Parmesan. Cook over medium-low heat for 1-2 minutes, or until the cheeses have melted, stirring occasionally.
Reviews
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I just made this but I use cauliflower and broccoli and one extra spice and I didn’t think it was gonna be that good I will most definitely remember what I added and make this again. It’s a hit.
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I too used cauliflower & broccoli in this recipe & it was a hit! I cheated just a tad and chopped up some turkey bacon for a garnish. Will be making this again in the cooler months ahead.
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My husband is diabetic and I made this soup using cauliflower instead of broccoli but I would use either or. We both loved it. I did use full fat cheese but not a lot, added in some extra spices for flavour. Used my slow cooker and cooked it on low--turned out thick and then I just used my hand blender at the end after it cooled a bit. It is one that I will make time and time again. My husband said it was the best soup ever!!