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Carol Gelles' Crunchy Broccoli-Cheddar Soup takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Carol Gelles' Crunchy Broccoli-Cheddar Soup takes 15 minutes to cook.

Carol Gelles' Crunchy Broccoli-Cheddar Soup makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Carol Gelles' Crunchy Broccoli-Cheddar Soup are:

1 medium bunch broccoli (1 1/4 pounds)
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup milk
1 up shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon anchovy-free Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Here is how you make Carol Gelles' Crunchy Broccoli-Cheddar Soup:

Chop the broccoli florets and stems (this job is perfect for the food processor).In a large 2-quart saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the chopped broccoli; cook, stirring, until bright green, about 3 minutes. Stir in the flour until absorbed.Stir in the broth and milk; cook, stirring, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in the Cheddar cheese, salt, Worcestershire sauce, and red pepper. Cook, stirring, until cheese is melted.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ASHLEY6507.

The nutritional information for Carol Gelles' Crunchy Broccoli-Cheddar Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 194.0

• Total Fat: 12.5 g
• Cholesterol: 36.1 mg
• Sodium: 517.6 mg
• Total Carbs: 12.6 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
• Protein: 9.7 g