Best of the Best Broccoli and Cheese Soup Recipe

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Best of the Best Broccoli and Cheese Soup
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Directions:

  1. In a large sauce pan with a little bit of butter, saute onion, celery, carrot and garlic.
  2. In another small pan make a rue with butter and flour; cook down for about 3 minutes over medium heat.
  3. Remove from heat and slowly whisk in half and half cream.
  4. Return to medium heat; add chicken broth and broccolli.
  5. Cover and bring to barely a simmer.
  6. Remove from heat and blend with hand blender.
  7. Return to heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat, add salt and pepper, nutmeg, and cheddar cheese.
  9. Stir cheese in and return to low-medium heat until heated through.
  10. Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 320.56 Kcal (1342 kJ)
Calories from fat 223.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.88g 38%
Cholesterol 69.96mg 23%
Sodium 609.48mg 25%
Potassium 437.52mg 9%
Total Carbs 15.69g 5%
Sugars 2.32g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2.94g 12%
Protein 9.89g 20%
Vitamin C 53mg 88%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 281.3mg 28%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 115.07 Kcal (482 kJ)
Calories from fat 80.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.93g 38%
Cholesterol 25.11mg 23%
Sodium 218.79mg 25%
Potassium 157.06mg 9%
Total Carbs 5.63g 5%
Sugars 0.83g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.06g 12%
Protein 3.55g 20%
Vitamin C 19mg 88%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 7%
Iron 0.4mg 6%
Calcium 101mg 28%

* 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

  • 7.9
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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