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Broccoli Cheese Soup in a whit4e bowl

Broccoli and Cheese Soup

Jennie Duncan
This simple Broccoli Cheese Soup is creamy and rich and one of my favorite soup recipes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 284 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 cup onion (diced)
  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cups broccoli (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 ½ cup half and half
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar (shredded)
  • cup grated parmesan

Instructions
 

  • Melt butter in a soup pot. Add onions and allow to saute for 2-3 minutes. Add in minced garlic and allow to saute for 30 seconds. Slowly whisk in chicken broth. 
  • Add all seasonings and chopped broccoli to your soup. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and allow to simmer until broccoli is tender about 10-15 minutes. 
  • In a separate mixing bowl whisk together flour and the half and half. Bring your soup to a boil then add this in and whisk together well. 
  • Remove from heat and mix in shredded sharp cheddar and grated parmesan until cheese is melted and well combined. 

Nutrition

Calories: 284kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 13gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 924mgPotassium: 456mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 61.9mgCalcium: 355mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword Broccoli and Cheese Soup
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