CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP

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This delicious thick cheesy soup is delicious and freezes well. The potatoes help thicken it with out flour but don't add a real potato flavor. I make a big batch then freeze small containers to reheat quickly in the microwave when the craving for it hits me.

Provided by mommycook

Categories     Potato

Time 50m

Yield 1 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 stalks broccoli
2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped coarsely
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cut broccoli heads into florets. Peel and chop any stalk that is remaining.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over low heat. Add onions and broccoli. Cover and cook about 10-15 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
  • Remove about 1 cup of florets and save in a bowl. Add potatoes to soup pot.
  • Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to a simmer and cover and cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Use a stick blender to puree in the pot or remove batches to a blender and carefully puree the hot soup.
  • Add milk to soup in pot. Stir and heat through. Stir in cheese and broccoli florets that had been set aside. Heat until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.2, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 53, Sodium 998, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 4.4, Protein 19.6

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