Low Fat Broccoli and Cheese Soup
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Low Fat Broccoli and Cheese Soup, a lighter twist on the classic favorite! This creamy, velvety soup is packed with wholesome ingredients like fresh broccoli, carrots, celery, and garlic, all simmered in low-sodium vegetable broth for a nutritious base. A splash of low-fat milk and a generous handful of reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese deliver all the cheesy decadence you crave without the extra calories. Thickened with a simple cornstarch slurry and blended to perfection, this soup is both hearty and satisfying. Ready in just 45 minutes and perfect for a four-person serving, it’s an ideal choice for a healthy lunch or dinner. Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of shredded cheese or a few crisp croutons, and savor every spoonful of this guilt-free comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Broccoli florets
- 4 cups Low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 whole Medium onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 medium Celery stalk
- 1 cup Low-fat milk
- 1 cup Reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
Chop the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery into small pieces.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
Add the broccoli florets and vegetable broth to the pot. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let simmer for 15 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to form a slurry and set aside.
Using an immersion blender or transferring the soup in batches to a blender, puree the mixture until smooth.
Return the soup to the pot (if using a stand blender) and stir in the slurry and low-fat milk. Cook over medium heat until the soup thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low, add the reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, and stir until melted and fully combined.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve hot and enjoy your low-fat broccoli and cheese soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1220 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.6 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.1 g | 176% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 147 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 3750 mg | 163% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.9 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.5 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.7 g | ||
| Protein | 87.1 g | 174% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 2291 mg | 176% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1411 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
