Broccoli-Cheddar Soup Recipe
Do you love cheesy broccoli soup, but not all the calories that go with it? Try this lighter version, and garnish with chopped walnuts for a protein boost.
Overview
Total time: 01 M 40 S
Servings: 4
Calories: 120
Ingredients
- 3 oz. cheddar cheese roughly chopped
- 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp. kosher or sea salt
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 4 cups broccoli florets steamed and divided
Nutritional Information
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 22mg
- Sodium: 534mg
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 2g
- Protein: 6g
Instructions
- Add 3½ cups broccoli florets and remaining ingredients to WildSide+ or FourSide jar. Secure lid and select "Soup" or blend on a High speed for 90-180, blending longer for hotter soup.
- Add remaining ½ cup broccoli florets to jar. Secure lid and press "Pulse" 3–5 times or until broccoli florets are desired size.
Notes
Add a pinch of crushed red pepper for a little kick.
After reading some of the contents I decided to modify and it’s so yummy. Used organic chicken broth in place of the veggie broth and water. Added sauteed onion (1/4 onion ) and garlic ( 2 cloves). I also added a few shakes of my favorite no salt seasoning.
This is the first thing I made with my new Blendtec. I added 1 Tb of Chia seeds and it turned out great. Can’t wait for the morning to try a smoothie. Easy to clean too!
I have made this numerous times in the 6 months since getting my Blendtec. Broccoli cheese soup was always a guilty pleasure I would have if eating out, not something I would make at home, because it’s usually a cheese soup with a little broccoli in it. This one has great texture and cheesy flavor with lots of broccoli and a moderate amount of cheese – amazing.
I just made this tonight for dinner. It was very yummy. I used all unsalted chicken broth and no water and Tex mex cheese because that was all I had. It was just the right consistency.
This is a good start…My suggestions:
Lose the nutmeg (too overpowering)
Add about a tablespoon of diced bell pepper and onion
Chili powder is a nice addition.
I also used almond milk instead of water and chicken boullion instead of broth.
And some extra cheese for texture.
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