Cheese soup with broccoli
Cheese soup with broccoli is a popular comfort food in many American households during the colder months.
This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 35 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 2 cup Broccoli
- 200 gram Cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoon Butter
- 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
- 3 cup Milk
- 2 cup Chicken broth
- 1 medium Onion
- 2 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the milk and chicken broth.
- Add the broccoli and nutmeg, and season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for about 15 minutes, until the broccoli is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Use an immersion blender or a regular blender to blend the soup until smooth.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 15g30%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.