Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

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Broccoli Cheese Soup
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Peel the outer edges of the broccoli stalks and chop. Set aside 1 cup of small broccoli florets.
  2. (Optional for added flavor) Saute the 4 cups of broccoli and the chopped onion in 3 tablespoons melted butter.
  3. In soup pot, heat chicken broth to boiling, then add vegetables and oregano.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender.
  5. While soup simmers, prepare cheese sauce for soup in small saucepan.
  6. Blend flour into other 3 tablespoons melted butter until smooth, cooking 1 minute.
  7. Gradually blend in milk, stirring with wire whisk over medium heat until thickened.
  8. Blend in cheese until melted.
  9. Puree soup in blender, pour back into soup pot and blend in the cheese sauce.
  10. Steam the 1 cup broccoli florets about 5 minutes and add to soup just before serving.
  11. Season, as desired, with salt, to taste.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 402.57 Kcal (1685 kJ)
Calories from fat 255.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.36g 44%
Cholesterol 78.76mg 26%
Sodium 1530.61mg 64%
Potassium 613.19mg 13%
Total Carbs 18.84g 6%
Sugars 4.73g 19%
Dietary Fiber 3.73g 15%
Protein 16.02g 32%
Vitamin C 88mg 147%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 457.5mg 46%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 83.5 Kcal (350 kJ)
Calories from fat 52.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.88g 44%
Cholesterol 16.34mg 26%
Sodium 317.47mg 64%
Potassium 127.18mg 13%
Total Carbs 3.91g 6%
Sugars 0.98g 19%
Dietary Fiber 0.77g 15%
Protein 3.32g 32%
Vitamin C 18.2mg 147%
Iron 0.4mg 10%
Calcium 94.9mg 46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.7
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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