Lightened Up Broccoli Cheddar Soup: Wholesome Comfort Redefined
A delicious, healthy take on the classic broccoli cheddar soup, perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup low-fat milk
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in broccoli florets and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup to desired consistency.
- Stir in the milk, shredded cheddar cheese, black pepper, and salt until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
Notes
- For a thick soup, blend more of the broccoli until it reaches your desired texture.
- Feel free to add more spices to enhance the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: broccoli, cheddar, soup, lightened up, comfort food