Lightened Up Broccoli Cheddar Soup
All the flavor of Panera, but with way less fat and calories!
Ingredients
- 5 tbsp butter (if using salted, modify salt addition below)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2.5 cups 2% milk
- 1 cup matchstick cut carrots
- 4.5 cups broccoli florets
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp fresh cracked pepper
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, melt butter on medium heat. Add onions, and granulated garlic. Once transclucent, add carrots.
- Slowly add flour to carrot and onion mixture. Stir to combine until onions and carrots are fully coated.
- Slowly pour in chicken stock, and whisk until no lumps remain. Add milk. Continue to stir for a few minutes to ensure no lumps remain.
- Add broccoli, and cheddar cheese to soup. Stir to combine. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Allow soup to cook on low for 10 minutes, or until broccoli is fork tender, stirring often.
- Remove from heat once broccoli is tender, and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 12gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 913mgPotassium: 522mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 4573IUVitamin C: 64mgCalcium: 307mgIron: 1mg
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