Mom's Broccoli Cheese Soup

Name: Mom's Broccoli Cheese Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth; 1 head broccoli, chopped; 1 head broccoli, finely chopped; 0.5 cup shredded carrots; 6 tablespoons salted butter, cubed; 1 medium onion, thinly sliced; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed; 2 cups milk; 0.5 (8 ounce) package processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed

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Mom's broccoli cheese soup is my favorite! My mother has been making this soup for years. It is the only way I can get my son to eat broccoli!

Recipe by stelleluna

Published on February 10, 2014

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 head broccoli, chopped
1 head broccoli, finely chopped
½ cup shredded carrots
6 tablespoons salted butter, cubed
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or as needed
2 cups milk
½ (8 ounce) package processed cheese food (such as Velveeta®), cubed

Directions

Bring chicken broth to a simmer in a large pot. Add both heads of broccoli and carrots to the simmering stock; simmer for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, 1 tablespoon at a time. Cook and stir until a golden roux forms, about 2 minutes. Slowly add milk, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring continuously. Bring to a boil and cook until a thickened gravy forms, about 2 minutes.
Slowly pour onion gravy into the broccoli mixture, stirring continuously. Bring to a simmer. Stir in processed cheese food. Simmer, stirring often, until cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Do not let the soup come to a boil or the cheese could separate.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

291	Calories
19g	Fat
21g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 291
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 11g	56%
Cholesterol 57mg	19%
Sodium 1262mg	55%
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 91mg	457%
Calcium 260mg	20%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 560mg	12%

* 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.