Cream of Broccoli Vegetable Cheese Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 large head of broccoli, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 large leek, chopped white and light green parts
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 celery rib, chopped
1 cup chopped carrot
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp chicken soup base
1/4 tsp pepper
3 tbsp butter
1/4 cup flour
1 cup fat-free half-and-half, can use regular
2 cups shredded gouda cheese (any mild cheese is good too) or 2 cups cheddar cheese (any mild cheese is good
salt , to taste

Directions:

Place broccoli, onions, leeks, potatoes, celery, carrots, garlic, soup base and pepper in a large soup pot. Add enough water to just cover.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until everything is tender.
Using an immersion blender (or use a food processor or blender) puree.
Retun to pot.
In a small saucepan, melt butter. Whisk in the flour and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the butter/flour roux to the soup pot.
Add half and half and cheese. Heat gently to melt cheese and thicken, stirring very often.
Add salt and/or more pepper to taste.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	290.32 Kcal (1216 kJ)
Calories from fat	153.03 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17g	26%
Cholesterol	65.17mg	22%
Sodium	883.42mg	37%
Potassium	323.47mg	7%
Total Carbs	19.75g	7%
Sugars	4.26g	17%
Dietary Fiber	2.58g	10%
Protein	14.53g	29%
Vitamin C	16.9mg	28%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	14%
Iron	0.8mg	5%
Calcium	402.9mg	40%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	177.29 Kcal (742 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.45 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.38g	26%
Cholesterol	39.8mg	22%
Sodium	539.48mg	37%
Potassium	197.54mg	7%
Total Carbs	12.06g	7%
Sugars	2.6g	17%
Dietary Fiber	1.58g	10%
Protein	8.87g	29%
Vitamin C	10.3mg	28%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	14%
Iron	0.5mg	5%
Calcium	246mg	40%

* 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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