Description
A delicious and healthy broccoli cheddar soup loaded with protein and flavor, perfect for a cozy day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked and chopped chicken breast (optional)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the broccoli florets and cook for another 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
- If using chicken, add the chopped chicken breast to the pot now.
- Pour in the almond milk and stir well to combine.
- Blend the soup until smooth with an immersion blender or in batches in a blender.
- Return the blended soup to the pot over low heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
For a creamier texture, add more almond milk or cream. Use different cheeses for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg