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Lightened Up Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Dive in to a warm, creamy bowl of Lightened Up Broccoli Cheddar Soup for the ultimate comfort food — the healthy way!
Course dinner, gluten-free, lunch, meal-prep
Cuisine American
Keyword Lightened Up Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 371kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup gluten free flour
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 large carrots shredded
  • 5 heaping cups broccoli chopped small (2 small heads)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

  • In a dutch oven, heat avocado oil. Add in onion and saute until softened.
  • Add in garlic and let cook 2 minutes.
  • Using a whisk, add in the flour, then the chicken stock until well combined and no clumps.
  • Bring to a boil, then add the broccoli, carrots, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and cook for 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes, add the milk and the cheese. Lower heat to medium and stir.
  • In a small dish, whisk together the arrowroot and milk to create a slurry, then pour it into the soup. This will help thicken your soup greatly. Let soup cook for 10 minutes over medium-low heat.
  • Turn off heat and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 798mg | Potassium: 1475mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 5715IU | Vitamin C: 341mg | Calcium: 436mg | Iron: 3mg