Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Nothing cuts the cold like a warm bowl of this creamy and delicious soup.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbs salted butter
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 heads of broccoli, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 Yukon gold potatoes, diced
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 10 oz 2% sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté shallots and onions until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add broccoli, celery, spinach, and potatoes. Sprinkle with mustard and thyme. Continue to sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Pour chicken stock over vegetables and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer for 40 to 60 minutes.
- In batches, purée the soup in a blender. Return soup to pot and stir in shredded cheese.
- Slowly whisk in milk and return to a simmer for 5 minutes.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 323
Calories from Fat 86 (27%)
(15%)Total Fat 10g
(23%)Saturated Fat 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
(8%)Cholesterol 25mg
(25%)Sodium 598mg
(36%)Potassium 1258mg
Total Carbohydrate 40g
(23%)Dietary Fiber 6g
Sugars 10g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(45%)Protein 22g
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