SOMERSIZING BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP - THICK AND CREAMY

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Listed as the BEST Broccoli Cheese soup on the SOmersizing website, reviewers seem to love this one. I saw some members add in mushrooms, garnish with bacon pieces, green onions and even a dollop of sour cream! Others have added chopped chicken to it. Let me know if you try this nice Somersizing soup - it doesn't feel like dieting. ;) Can't wait to try this one. (Posted as listed, servings and time are estimates)

Provided by Mommy Diva

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 -12 ounces broccoli, thawed
8 ounces cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup heavy whipping cream
6 slices bacon, crumbled
1 medium onion, diced
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
pepper
1 dash garlic powder, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring cream cheese to room temperature ( I microwave it on 4 for 1-1.5 minutes.)
  • Pour broth and cream cheese into slow cooker, heat till smooth. Meanwhile, in a pot sautee onion in 2T. butter till almost transparent.
  • Then add thawed broccoli and cook till tender.
  • Add broccoli/onion mixture to slow cooker.
  • Pour in cream and 2 cups of cheese.
  • Heat through till cheese completely melts.
  • Delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 883.3, Fat 82.2, SaturatedFat 47, Cholesterol 241.6, Sodium 1080.5, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.1, Protein 27.1

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