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Broccoli Cheese Soup

Yields8 ServingsCook Time30 mins

A creamy mixed soup with cheddar cheese and tender broccoli that is as perfect for a starter for any meal.

 ⅓ cup butter
 1 onion chopped
 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
 ⅓ cup plain flour
 2 cups low sodium chicken stock
 ¾ tsp salt
 ½ tsp freshly crashed black pepper
 1 tsp vegetable stock powder
 1 tsp mustard powder
 1 tsp garlic powder
 500 g broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
 2 large carrots, peeled and grated
 2 cups low fat cheddar cheese
1

Melt the butter over medium heat in a big saucepan.

2

Fry the onion for approx. 2 minutes.

3

Add the garlic, then cook for another minute.

4

Whisk in the flour and cook until golden brown

5

Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in stock gradually and stirring well to mix and dissolve the flour into the mixture.

6

Season with salt and pepper, powdered stock, mustard powder and powdered garlic.

7

Give it a good mix and allow to cook and thicken for around 5 minutes, while periodically stirring.

8

Add broccoli and carrots and simmer gently for another 20 minutes, until broccoli is completely tender.

9

Add in the cheese and whisk until blended

10

Serve hot with bread rolls.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories249
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g17%

Saturated Fat 8g40%
Cholesterol 41mg14%
Sodium 617mg27%
Potassium 322mg7%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.