Easy Broccoli-Cheese Soup

By melanieroe

Prep Time: 25 min
Total Time: 25 min

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 290 (Calories from Fat 170); Total Fat 19g (Saturated Fat 8g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 35mg; Sodium 1600mg; Total Carbohydrate 23g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 5g); Protein 6g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 60%; Vitamin C 20%; Calcium 20%; Iron 4% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 3 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
• 2 tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
• 1 jar (15 oz) Old El Paso® Cheese 'n Salsa dip
• 1 3/4 cups Progresso® chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
• 1 box (9 oz) Green Giant® frozen broccoli cuts, thawed, larger pieces cut in half
• 1 cup milk

Preparation

Step 1

1. In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add carrot and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender.
2. Sprinkle flour over vegetables; stir to blend. Stir in remaining ingredients until well blended. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thoroughly heated.