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    Home » Our latest posts » Soups and Stews

    Broccoli Cheddar Soup That Broccoli Haters Will Love

    February 21, 2017 Filed Under: Soups and Stews

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    Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a delicious soup that is often overloaded with fat. This healthy version is so good, even broccoli haters will eat it.

    bowl of cheddar and broccoli soup with text overlay

    I was thrilled when I served this healthified version of Broccoli Cheddar Soup and my 8 year old ate it!

    This is the kid that gags at the mere thought of broccoli. That makes it a definite winner. Plus it is easy, one pot, and ready in about 30 minutes. Score!

    The next time I make the soup I will save the florets for the top and only cook and puree the stems so I don't have the tell-tale green flecks in the soup. 😉

    If you want the soup more orange/yellow in color, add a peeled chopped carrot with the broccoli or some peeled sweet potatoes with the potatoes. Add a bit more liquid if it gets too thick.

    Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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    Ingredients
     

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ½ cup onions (chopped)
    • 2 cups stock (chicken or vegetable)
    • 2 cups potatoes (peeled and cut in 1" cubes)
    • 2 cups half and half (or milk of any kind - coconut, almond, soy)
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 2 cups broccoli (chopped)
    • 2 cups cheddar cheese (grated)

    OPTIONAL

    • broccoli florets, cheese, croutons (for serving)

    Instructions
     

    • In a large sauce pan, saute onion in olive oil until translucent, 1-2 minutes
    • Add stock, half and half (milk), potatoes, broccoli, and bay leaf. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes.
    • Puree with an immersion blender, or in a regular blender in batches.
    • Mix in cheddar cheese slowly, stirring until incorporated.
    • Serve with croutons, extra cheese and broccoli florets if desired.

    Notes

    To add extra orange color to the soup you can add 1-2 carrots, peeled and chopped with the broccoli, or a cup of peeled and cubed sweet potato with the potatoes. You might need to add a little extra liquid if it is too thick.

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