Lighter Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

Name: Lighter Broccoli Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons flour; 14 12 ounces reduced sodium chicken broth; 4 cups broccoli florets; ½ teaspoon dried tarragon; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; 1 ½ cups 1% milk; 1 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons flour
14 12 ounces reduced sodium chicken broth
4 cups broccoli florets
½ teaspoon dried tarragon
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 ½ cups 1% milk
1 cup shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese

1
Chop the onion.
2
In a small stock pot, melt the butter and saute the onion and garlic.
3
Stir in flour until blended and cook for 1 minute.
4
Add the broth and bring to a boil, cook and stir for a few minutes, or until slightly thickened.
5
Add broccoli and seasonings and return to a boil.
6
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until broccoli is tender, about 10 minutes.
7
Add milk and cook uncovered another 5 minutes.
8
If you have an immersion blender, you may use it now to puree the soup.
9
If not, cool the soup to room temperature and process in batches until smooth.
10
Return to pan and heat through.
11
Add cheese and stir just until melted.
12
Garnish with extra cheese if desired.

894

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

127

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic, 2 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, Lighter 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.

Lighter Broccoli Cheese Soup

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