Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 teaspoons for the croutons
- 2 tbsp Onion minced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tsp All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 2 cups Broccoli stem removed and florets chopped small
- 2 tbsp Heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until golden brown. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir the broth and broccoli. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid and bring to a simmer for about 15 - 20 minutes until the flavor builds. Stirring occasionally.
- Stir the cream and cheese into the soup until it melts completely. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 985mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 934IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 1mg
Broccoli Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 teaspoons for the croutons
- 2 tbsp Onion minced
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 2 tsp All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 2 cups Broccoli stem removed and florets chopped small
- 2 tbsp Heavy cream
- 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until golden brown. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir the broth and broccoli. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid and bring to a simmer for about 15 - 20 minutes until the flavor builds. Stirring occasionally.
- Stir the cream and cheese into the soup until it melts completely. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 985mgPotassium: 536mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 934IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 179mgIron: 1mg
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