Cheesy Cheddar Broccoli Soup

Name: Cheesy Cheddar Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium bunch broccoli, coarsely chopped (4 cups); 5 teaspoons cornstarch; 1-1/2 cups fat-free milk; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon sherry, optional; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese; Dash paprika

Healthy chunks of broccoli are paired with the tangy taste of cheddar cheese in this hearty soup from Jean Komlos, Plymouth, Michigan. A dash of nutmeg and a splash of sherry add pizzazz to a kitchen classic.

Ingredients

1 medium bunch broccoli, coarsely chopped (4 cups)
5 teaspoons cornstarch
1-1/2 cups fat-free milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon sherry, optional
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Dash paprika

Directions

In a saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Place broccoli in a steamer basket over water. Cover and steam for 5-8 minutes or until crisp-tender. Meanwhile, in another saucepan, combine the cornstarch, milk and broth until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in the butter, sherry if desired, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Reduce heat. Add cheese and broccoli; heat just until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with paprika.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 203 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 873mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 lean meat, 1 fat, 1/2 fat-free milk.

Originally published as Broccoli Cheddar Soup in Light & Tasty October/November 2001

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ConnieK

Jul 5, 2012

I love creamed soups and broccoli cheddar ia one of my favorites but I'm trying to cut back on fat and calories. This recipe does the trick. I was a little hesitant adding the sherry but it definately adds a different dimension to the soup than the standard recipe I had been using.