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Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup

With fall right around the corner, soup season is coming!  And what better way to start soup season than with this creamy broccoli cheese soup?  I don't know about you but I absolutely love anything that's creamy, cheesy and delicious.  
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Keyword: broccoli cheese soup, broccoli soup cheese, Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 279kcal
Author: Dash of Herbs

Ingredients

  • 4 cups broccoli steamed
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoons light butter
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
  • 2 Tablespoons half and half
  • 2 oz Gruyere cheese grated
  • 8 oz Cabot Cheese reduced fat
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Add the onion and garlic and stir. Cook until the onion is softened and the garlic is fragrant.
  • Add the flour to thicken the soup. Cook the flour and onion until it turns golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the veggie stock and half and half and stir constantly until the liquid thickens, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low.
  • Add the cheese and broccoli to the soup. Stir constantly until the cheese completely melts. Cover and cook for 10 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste, or as needed.  Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 Calories from Fat 194
% Daily Value*
Fat 21.5g33%
Cholesterol 55.7mg19%
Sodium 353.4mg15%
Carbohydrates 8.4g3%
Sugar 1.9g2%
Protein 14.4g29%
Vitamin A 950IU19%
Vitamin C 76.7mg93%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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