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by Jennifer Debth
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At 200 calories per serving, thisSkinny Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe is a significantly lightened up version of a classic! While it may be light on calories, it certainly isn’t light on flavor!
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This is probably my last soup recipe of the season (fingers crossed that summer weather is right around the corner!), but I just HAD to sneak one more in, because this one is
KILLER.
Perfect for coolspring evenings, or chilly, rainy summer days, thisSkinny Broccoli Cheese Soup is loadedwith flavor,but definitely light on calories.
It has all your fave broccoli cheese soup flavors, but is lightened up with my secret ingredient . . .
Who’s ready for some health-i-fied, flavor bomb soup?!
I don’t know about you, but I could eat soup/chili
all day
every day.
Yes.
Even in the summer:
- Because Trevorlikes the apartment FREEZING cold, so I need something to keep me warm.
- Because summer thunderstorms call forcurling up with a movie and a bowl of soup.
- Um, because it tastes good? AndCAN be loaded with good for ingredients.
But back to #3, because it can also be loaded with heavy cream, butter, loads of cheese, and just be a total gut bomb. That’s greatfor those winter days when you can really use some stick-to-your-ribs kinda food, but for summer, I like keepin’ things a little lightened up. 😉
Enter:Skinny Broccoli Cheese Soup.
Honestly, this turned out even better than I imagined.
I’m not gonna lie, I was a little worried to have people taste test, because no, this isn’t as creamy and cheesy as your traditional broccoli cheese soup.
H.O.W.E.V.E.R.
As long as you KNOW it’s not going to be as creamy and heavy as the traditional version, I just KNOW you’re going to get rave reviews.
I know I did (husband AND neighbor approved thankyouverymuch).
Did I mention this is a one pot wonder?!
You’re going to start by melting just a touch of butter in a large stockpot.
Then you’ll add in onion, celery, garlic, and spices: salt/nutmeg/pepper – and let that cook for about five minutes.
Next up, stir in some broth, milk, and frozen cauliflower florets. Simmer until the cauli is tender, then use an immersion blender to blend until smooth! PS – If you don’t have an immersion blender (you shouldgetone… less than $30! 😉 ), you can definitely use your high powdered blender!
Then, add in some shredded carrot, frozen broccoli florets, and cook THAT until the broccoli is tender.
Blend away –> stir in some cheese –> EAT!
ThisSkinny Broccoli Cheese Soup is the perfect, lightened up spring soup that’s loaded with veggies and flavor. I PROMISE you won’t even miss the heavy cream. 😉
– Jennifer
Skinny Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
5 from 6 votes
At 200 calories per serving, this Skinny Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe is a significantly lightened up version of a classic! While it may be light on calories, it certainly isn't light on flavor!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 6 people
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Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small yellow onion roughly chopped
- 1 stalk celery roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh pepper
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth more as needed to thin out to desired consistency
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1 (16 oz) bag frozen cauliflower florets
- 1 medium carrot shredded
- 1 (16 oz) bag frozen broccoli florets
- 1 1/2 cups reduced fat shredded sharp cheddar about 6-8 oz
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Instructions
In a large soup pot, melt butter over medium/medium high heat.
Add chopped onion, celery, and garlic, and spices and cook, about 5 minutes.
Add in broth, milk, and cauliflower and bring to a simmer.
Simmer until cauliflower is fork tender, about 3-5 minutes.
Use an immersion blender to blend.
Add in carrots and broccoli and simmer until broccoli is cooked to your liking, about 5 minutes.
Use an immersion blender to blend.
Stir in cheese until melted.
Taste and re-season, if necessary and serve!
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STORING
Room Temp:N/A
Refrigerator:3 Days
Freezer:6 Months
Reheat:If frozen, thaw in fridge then microwave to reheat
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions
Notes
Nutritional information is for 1/6th of the recipe.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Skinny Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Protein 16g32%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
Keywords: cheesy, cozy, healthy
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Course: Lunch, Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine: American
Author: Jennifer Debth
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Sheri
Edmonton, Alberta
I made this today with my excess veggie tray and casserole broccoli/cauliflower..I must say it turned out absolutely amazing 😊
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Yay! Thanks, Sheri!
Tina
How does this have 10 grams of fat? Seems healthier than that!
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
You need fat in a healthy diet 🙂 so I would say this recipe is very healthy! That being said, the fat comes from the cheese and butter. You can reduce if you really need to.
Melanie
Is it possible to make this for less people? I.e. Halve/quarter the recipe?
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Absolutely!
Katherine
I haven’t had broccoli cheese soup in so long…and this soup is calling out to me! 😉
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Yay!! I hope you love it! 🙂
Janet
OMgoodness SMTY! You never fail to amaze me!!!
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Aww thank you Janet!! <3
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