Broccoli Cheese Soup

Name: Broccoli Cheese Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup butter; 1 onion, chopped; 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli; 4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth; 1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food, cubed; 2 cups milk; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 0.66666668653488 cup cornstarch; 1 cup water

4.6

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2,345 Reviews

This broccoli cheese soup is very flavorful. It's great for serving at luncheons or special gatherings with a quiche. To make it a little fancier, add 1 cup sliced mushrooms and 1 cup white wine with the onions.

Recipe by Karin Christian

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

12

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Ingredients

½ cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food, cubed
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon garlic powder
⅔ cup cornstarch
1 cup water

Directions

Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in broccoli. Add broth and simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
Reduce heat; add cheese cubes and stir until melted. Stir in milk and garlic powder.
Stir cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until smooth. Stir into soup; cook, stirring frequently, until thick.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

265	Calories
18g	Fat
15g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 265
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 11g	55%
Cholesterol 57mg	19%
Sodium 1136mg	49%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 10g
Vitamin C 17mg	86%
Calcium 275mg	21%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 193mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.