Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup

Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup
Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup might be just the main course you are searching for. One serving contains 146 calories, 12g of protein, and 4g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. It is Head to the store and pick up onion, vegetable broth, thyme, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the pepper you could follow this main course with the Easy Peppermint Dessert as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 55 minutes.

Instructions

1
In a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion until tender.
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Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
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Add the broccoli, tarragon, thyme and pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
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Add milk; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer.
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Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature.
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In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan; heat through. Reduce heat.
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Add 1 cup of cheese; stir just until melted.
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Serve immediately.
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Garnish with remaining cheese.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In55 m.
Servings4
Health Score44
Dish TypesSoup
OccasionsFallWinter
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