Broccoli Cheddar Soup

By garciamoss

Calories 160
Fat 7.4 g
Satfat 4.5 g
Monofat 2.1 g
Polyfat 0.3 g
Protein 13.6 g
Carbohydrate 10.7 g
Fiber 2.1 g
Cholesterol 23 mg
Iron 0.9 mg
Sodium 532 mg
Calcium 213 mg

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
• 3 cups fresh broccoli, washed and chopped
• 2 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese

Details

Adapted from citronlimette.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large nonstick saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes or until tender. Add broth and broccoli. Bring broccoli mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook 10 minutes.

Combine milk and flour, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Add milk mixture to broccoli mixture. Cook 5 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring constantly. Stir in pepper. Remove from heat; add cheese, stirring until cheese melts.

Place one-third of the soup in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth. Return pureed soup mixture to pan.