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broccoli cheddar soup

Lightened Up Broccoli Cheddar Soup

4.98 from 44 votes
Dive in to a warm, creamy bowl of Lightened Up Broccoli Cheddar Soup for the ultimate comfort food — the healthy way!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: dinner, gluten-free, lunch, meal-prep
Cuisine: American
Calories: 371

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

Method
 

  1. In a dutch oven, heat avocado oil. Add in onion and saute until softened.
  2. Add in garlic and let cook 2 minutes.
  3. Using a whisk, add in the flour, then the chicken stock until well combined and no clumps.
  4. Bring to a boil, then add the broccoli, carrots, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and cook for 10 minutes.
  5. After 10 minutes, add the milk and the cheese. Lower heat to medium and stir.
  6. 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.
  7. Turn off heat and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 371kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 22gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 798mgPotassium: 1475mgFiber: 11gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 5715IUVitamin C: 341mgCalcium: 436mgIron: 3mg

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