Broccoli Cheese Soup

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Broccoli Cheese Soup is a creamy, comforting dish packed with the vibrant flavors of fresh vegetables and rich American cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup appeals to families and cheese lovers alike, offering a deliciously satisfying meal that warms the soul.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. chopped onion
  • 1/2 c. butter or margarine
  • 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed chicken broth (undiluted)
  • 1 qt. milk
  • 2 c. sliced carrots, parboiled
  • 1 c. sliced celery, parboiled
  • 2 c. broccoli florets, parboiled
  • 1/2 lb. process American cheese, cut into cubes

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, sauté onion in butter.
  2. Add flour and stir to make a paste.
  3. Gradually add chicken broth and milk.
  4. Cook until mixture thickens, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. Add carrots, celery, and broccoli; heat through.
  6. Add cheese; heat until cheese is melted and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

631 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 14.7g 29% DV
Total Fat 34g 44% DV
Carbs 67.5g 25% DV
Fiber 7.6g 27% DV
Sugar 23.4g 47% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 925.8mg 40% DV
Potassium 914.5mg 19% DV
Cholesterol 85.5mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 923.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 9.4mg 10% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 350mg 27% DV
Iron 4.3mg 24% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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