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Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 717kcal

Ingredients 

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 16 ounces frozen chopped broccoli
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 ounces velveeta cheese you can sub shredded cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounce sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Mix water and heavy cream together and set aside.
  • Melt butter and flour together to form a roux. Slowly add in heavy cream/water mixture stirring constantly. Add in chicken broth still stirring. Let simmer for 20-25 minutes to let the soup thicken up.
  • Add in broccoli and cook over low heat for an additional 20-25 minutes to continue to thicken soup as well as cook and soften the broccoli.
  • Sample and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cut 8 oz. Velveeta into cubes and drop into soup and stir until melted. Add in sharp cheddar and stir until blended.

Nutrition

Calories: 717kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 38g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 187mg | Sodium: 1794mg | Potassium: 519mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 2863IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 587mg | Iron: 1mg
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