Description
Enjoy a comforting bowl of Broccoli Cheese Soup made lighter without sacrificing flavor. This recipe brings you the creamy satisfaction of a classic favorite.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1/2 cup skim milk
- 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add broccoli florets and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in skim milk and shredded cheese until the cheese melts and the soup is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, increase the flour slightly or simmer longer.
- Use low-fat milk if skim milk is not available.
- Freshly grated cheese melts better than pre-shredded.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg