EASY CHEESY BROCCOLI POTATO SOUP

Easy Cheesy Broccoli Potato Soup image

Provided by grammyof3

Time 17m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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32 ounces low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
1 cup instant potato flakes
1 cup mild cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup skim milk
2 tablespoons sweet unsalted butter
1/2 cup chopped celery (optional)

Steps:

Place broth, onions, and broccoli in a pan and simmer 8-10 minutes. You should still see small chunks of broccoli floating in it.
Add milk and stir in potato flakes.
Stir in butter and cheese. Heat 2-3 more minutes. Serve with oyster crackers or saltines.
Adjust soup's consistency by adding milk to thin or potato flakes to thicken. If you want a saltier soup add a bouillon cube.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.3, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 30.6, Sodium 217.3, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.9, Protein 11.4