Our Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup

September 21, 2015

As fall approaches, we turn to soups and stews. This Broccoli Cheese Soup is filled with flavor and a great way to beat the cool fall temps! It is made using all whole food ingredients, fresh from the market and delivers big, bold flavors and nutritional value as well.

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup diced onion
1/4 cup flour
2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup half and half or light cream
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 bay leaves
1/2 pound broccoli
1 cup diced carrots
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

1. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a stock pot or Dutch oven, then sautee the diced onions just until they are translucent. 2. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of butter and melt it completely. 3. Whisk in the...
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Nutritions

Calories
1235

Sodium
4905mg
204% DV

Fat
84g
130% DV

Protein
54g
109% DV

Carbs
79g
27% DV

Fiber
20g
81% DV

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