Broccoli Crawfish Cheese Soup

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This is a wonderful rich soup. I like to use crawfish, but shrimp will work equally as well.

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Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 6 cups chicken broth

  • 4 cups fresh chopped broccoli

  • ¼ cup chopped onion

  • ¼ cup margarine

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 1 pound crawfish

  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

  • Creole seasoning to taste

  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup

  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup

  • 2 cups milk

  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch

  • ½ cup water

  • 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a large pot over high heat, combine the chicken broth and the broccoli. Cook about 3 to 5 minutes, or until tender. Set aside. In a large skillet, saut E the onions in the butter or margarine for about 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add the garlic, crawfish or shrimp, hot pepper sauce and Creole seasoning. Saute another 5 minutes and add to the broccoli and broth.

  2. In a separate bowl, mix together the cream of chicken soup, the cream of celery soup, and the milk. Mix the cornstarch and cold water and stir into the soup mixture. Mix well. Add mixture to the broccoli and broth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick and bubbly. Stir in cheese. Reduce heat to low and stir until cheese is blended. DO NOT BOIL.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

240 Calories
15g Fat
11g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 240
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 962mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 16g
Vitamin C 27mg 137%
Calcium 227mg 17%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 422mg 9%

* 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.