broccoli and cheddar soup

Name: Broccoli and Cheddar Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup(s) fat-free low-sodium chicken broth; 6 ounce(s) broccoli, fresh or 1 10oz package of frozen chopped broccoli, thawed; 1 medium carrots, chopped; 1 medium celery ribs,chopped; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground pepper; 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg; 1 cup(s) fat-free half & half; 3 tablespoon(s) all purpose flour; 1/2 cup(s) shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese

(2 RATINGS)

98 Pinches

billy haze

Philadelphia, PA

Updated on Oct 30, 2012

Calories(per serving)-119 Total Fat-1.5g This soup has all the creaminess you expect from classic broccoli and cheese soup ,but so much less saturated fat and cholesterol. you can slightly increase amount of Cheddar to your liking. Cooking Tip--One of the best ways to reheat this soup and keep it from being scorched is to use a Double-Boiler,if you don't have a Double-Boiler,place a stainless steel bowl over a pan of simmering water.In either case ,be sure the water in the bottom pan doesn't touch the top container

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 20 Min

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yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
6 ounces broccoli, fresh or 1 10oz package of frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
1 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium celery ribs,chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup fat-free half & half
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/2 cup shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese

How To Make broccoli and cheddar soup

Step 1

In a large saucepan,stir together the broth,broccoli,carrot,celery,salt,pepper and nutmeg.Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.Reduce heat and simmer covered for 6-8 minutes or until vegatables are tender.

Step 2

In a small bowl,whisk together the Half & Half and flour.Stir into saucepan.
Step 3

Simmer for 1-2 minutes or until thickened,stirring ocassionally
Step 4

Add the cheddar, Remove from heat and stir until cheese is melted and combined.Serve
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