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Cream of Broccoli Soup

4.60 from 66 votes

Cream of Broccoli Soup is a favorite of mine, this slimmed down version is so good, and it's quick and easy to prepare.

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 20

Yield: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Soup

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

4 1/4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1 medium onion (chopped (2/3 cup))
1 carrot (peeled and chopped (2/3 cup))
1 celery stalk (chopped)
1 clove garlic (chopped)
5 heaping cups broccoli florets (12 ounces)
1/2 cup 2% milk
3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream (plus optional more for garnish)
ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)

Instructions

In a medium sized stock pot, bring chicken broth, onions, carrots, garlic, and celery to a boil. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
Add broccoli, milk and pepper and cook, covered, 10 more minutes.
Add sour cream and puree soup with an immersion blender.
Adjust black pepper to taste and heat through over medium heat, stir in the cheddar cheese and serve.

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Nutrition

Serving: 11/2 cups, Calories: 150kcal, Carbohydrates: 14g, Protein: 10.5g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 19.5mg, Sodium: 796.5mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 6.5g

- WW Points: 4

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