Broccoli-Cheddar Soup Recipe

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Broccoli-Cheddar Soup
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Directions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onion and celery and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken broth, half-and-half, russet and sweet potatoes, bay leaf, 2 cups water,1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  6. Meanwhile, put the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl; add 3 tablespoons water and season with salt. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until crisp-tender,about 4 minutes;drain.
  7. When the potatoes are tender, remove the bay leaf from the soup.
  8. Transfer the soup to a blender; puree until smooth, leaving the filler cap slightly open to let steam escape (or puree the soup in the pot with an immersion blender).
  9. Return the soup to the pot and thin with water, if necessary.
  10. Return to a simmer over medium-low heat; stir in the broccoli and season with salt and pepper.
  11. Add the cheese and stir until melted.
  12. Ladle the soup into bowls.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 364.77 Kcal (1527 kJ)
Calories from fat 170.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.89g 29%
Cholesterol 42.57mg 14%
Sodium 214.7mg 9%
Potassium 1022.31mg 22%
Total Carbs 39.95g 13%
Sugars 5.55g 22%
Dietary Fiber 5.49g 22%
Protein 12.1g 24%
Vitamin C 37.3mg 62%
Vitamin A 1mg 34%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 243.9mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 74.37 Kcal (311 kJ)
Calories from fat 34.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.85g 29%
Cholesterol 8.68mg 14%
Sodium 43.77mg 9%
Potassium 208.44mg 22%
Total Carbs 8.14g 13%
Sugars 1.13g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1.12g 22%
Protein 2.47g 24%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 62%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 34%
Iron 0.4mg 10%
Calcium 49.7mg 24%

* 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

  • 8.1
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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