Broccoli-Cheese Soup Recipe

Name: Broccoli-Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups unsalted chicken stock; 1 3/4 cups broccoli florets, coarsely chopped (about 8 ounces); 1 cup diced yellow onion; 1/2 cup chopped carrot; 3/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3/4 cup half-and-half; 4 ounces shredded reduced-fat extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

Servings: persons

3 cups unsalted chicken stock
1 3/4 cups broccoli florets, coarsely chopped (about 8 ounces)
1 cup diced yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped carrot
3/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup half-and-half
4 ounces shredded reduced-fat extra-sharp cheddar cheese, divided
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

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Combine first 7 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Pour soup into a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth. Return soup to pan. Stir in half-and-half and 2 ounces cheese. Top evenly with remaining cheese and parsley.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups unsalted chicken stock, 1 3/4 cups broccoli florets, coarsely chopped (about 8 ounces), 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1/2 cup chopped carrot, and more.

Yes, Broccoli-Cheese Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Broccoli-Cheese Soup

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