Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Prep Time:
20 minutes

Cook Time:
35 minutes

Servings:
6

Total Cost:
$7.82

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 cup onion, minced

  • ½ cup carrot, minced

  • ½ cup celery, minced

  • 2 tablespoons flour

  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth

  • 2 cups 2% milk

  • 6 cups broccoli, chopped

  • 4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots and celery and cover. Cook for 8 minutes until vegetables are soft.

  2. Stir in flour to coat the vegetables, continue to stir and cook for one minute.

  3. Slowly add the broth and milk, stirring constantly.

  4. Add broccoli, and cook for another 5 minutes, occasionally stirring.

  5. Add cheese and let it stand for a minute. Stir to combine cheese with the broth. Cook for 3 minutes, do not let soup boil.

  6. Season with salt and pepper, cooking for 2 more minutes. If soup becomes too thick, you can thin it out by adding more milk.

Tools Needed

  • Wooden spoon

  • Measuring cups

  • Measuring spoon

  • Cutting board

  • Knife

  • Cheese grater

Allergens

  • Dairy

  • Wheat

Tasks for Kids

Grades K-3

  • Pour broth and milk

  • Add cheese

Grades 4-8

  • Grate cheese

  • Measure ingredients

  • Stir pot

Nutrition Information per serving:

Calories 437, Total Fat 29.3g, Saturated Fat 17.2g, Total trans fatty acids ~0.0g, Cholesterol 86mg, Sodium 643mg, Total Carbohydrate 17.3g, Dietary Fiber 3.2g, Sugars 7g, Protein 27.3g, Calcium 694mg, Iron 2mg, Potassium 491mg, Vitamin D 9 IU

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