ERIN'S CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP

Erin's Cheesy Broccoli Soup image

The key to this delicious and creamy soup is cream cheese! Oh so good!

Provided by CARAMOMMY

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Broccoli Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups water
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
2 bunches broccoli, chopped
½ onion, minced
2 cups milk
½ cup margarine
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Bring water and chicken bouillon granules to a boil in a pot. Add broccoli and onion; cook at a boil until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
Combine milk, margarine, flour, and cream cheese in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir until the margarine melts and the mixture begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.
Stir Cheddar cheese into the milk mixture; cook and stir until the Cheddar melts completely.
Pour the broccoli mixture into the cheese mixture in the large pot; stir well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 669 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Fat 54.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 23.8 g, Sodium 758.6 mg, Sugar 10 g