SWISS 'N' CHEDDAR BROCCOLI SOUP

Swiss 'n' Cheddar Broccoli Soup image

With two varieties of cheese-Swiss and cheddar-this soup is doubly delicious! I'm sure it will become a favorite in your home.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups water, divided
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
6 cups frozen chopped broccoli
4 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups water and bouillon; heat until bouillon is dissolved. Add broccoli; cover and cook over low heat until tender, about 8 minutes. stir in milk, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Combine flour and remaining water; stir into soup. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3 minutes or until thick and bubbly. Remove from the heat. Add cheeses; stir until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 744mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.