Classic Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

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Classic Broccoli Cheddar Soup
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Directions:

  1. Peel and chop broccoli stems and coarsely chop florets, keeping stems and florets separate (you should have about 6 cups total).
  2. In a pot, combine broccoli stems, onion, potatoes, garlic, broth, orange rind, thyme, pepper and hot pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add florets; simmer covered for 5 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
  3. Transfer to a blender or food processor, in batches, or use an immersion blender in hot pot and purée soup, adding Milk until smooth. Return to pot if necessaary. Heat over medium heat, stirring , until steaming, but do not let boil. Stir in more milk if soup is too thick.
  4. Season with up to 1/2 tsp .salt. Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with cheese.
  5. COOKING TIPS: To dress this soup up for enterraining, sprinkle the cheese on thin slice of baguette and toast under the broiler for elegant croutons, then float them in the bowls of soup.
  6. FOR THE ADVENTUROUS: Reduce the broccoli to 4 cups and add 2 cups chopped trimmed rapini with the florets and 1 tablespoons chopped fresh sage instead of the dried thyme.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 231.68 Kcal (970 kJ)
Calories from fat 126.88 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.1g 22%
Cholesterol 43.88mg 15%
Sodium 686.64mg 29%
Potassium 548.06mg 12%
Total Carbs 13.21g 4%
Sugars 6.91g 28%
Dietary Fiber 3.49g 14%
Protein 16.39g 33%
Vitamin C 92mg 153%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 443mg 44%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 71.81 Kcal (301 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.37g 22%
Cholesterol 13.6mg 15%
Sodium 212.84mg 29%
Potassium 169.88mg 12%
Total Carbs 4.09g 4%
Sugars 2.14g 28%
Dietary Fiber 1.08g 14%
Protein 5.08g 33%
Vitamin C 28.5mg 153%
Iron 0.4mg 6%
Calcium 137.3mg 44%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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