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Broccoli & Cheddar Soup

Yields5 ServingsPrep Time25 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time45 mins

 2 tbsp Butter
 ½ Onion chopped
 ½ Celery chopped
 ¼ cup Flour
 ¼ tsp Pepper
 1 dash paprika
 1 pinch salt
 3 cups Low-sodium chicken broth
 2 cups skim milk
 3 Potatoes chopped, with skin on or off
 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese low-fat if possible
 2 ½ cups Broccoli chopped and steamed until tender, frozen broccoli
 2 cups Cooked chicken chopped or shredded
Supplies You'll Need:
 Large Cutting Knife
 Measuring spoons
 Measuring cup
 Large soup pot
1

Melt butter in the bottom of a large soup pot.

2

Cook onion and celery in butter over medium heat.

3

Add flour, pepper, salt, and paprika and stir until smooth.

4

Add broth, milk, and potatoes. Keep stirring until the mixture boils and thickens.

5

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

6

Stir in cheese and broccoli.

7

Cook over low heat until cheese is melted.

8

Add chicken, if using.

Nutrition Facts

5 servings

Serving size

2 cups

Amount per serving
Calories542
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g26%

Saturated Fat 15g75%
Sodium 427mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 21g8%

Dietary Fiber 5g18%
Protein 19g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.