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Broccoli and Cheddar Soup with Homemade Croutons is for Soup.

Broccoli and Cheddar Soup with Homemade Croutons takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Broccoli and Cheddar Soup with Homemade Croutons takes 20 minutes to cook.

Broccoli and Cheddar Soup with Homemade Croutons makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Broccoli and Cheddar Soup with Homemade Croutons are:

Croutons:
5-6 slices of whole wheat bread, torn into 1" cubes (3 cups total)
1/4 cup butter or olive oil
1 1/2 tsp whole grain mustard
1/4 tsp fine grain sea salt

Soup:
2 tbsp unsalted butter or olive oil
1 shallot
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large potato, peeled and cut into 1/4" cubes
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 1/2 cups veggie broth
1 large head of broccoli (or 1 pack frozen)- 12 ounces, cut into small florets

2/3 cup freshly grated Cheddar
1-3 tsp whole grain mustard, to taste
smoked paprika, more olive oil, creme fraiche

Here is how you make Broccoli and Cheddar Soup with Homemade Croutons:

Croutons:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter in a saucepan. When it has melted, whisk in the mustard and salt, and pour over the bread. Toss well, then turn bread onto a baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes until croutons are golden and crunchy. Toss them once or twice along the way.Soup:While croutons are toasting, melt butter or olive oil in large saucepan over medium-high. Stir in shallots, onion, and a pinch of salt. Saute for a couple of minutes. Sitr in potatoes, cover, and cook for about four minutes. Uncover, stir in garlic, then broth. Bring to a boil, make sure potatoes are tender, and when they are, stir in the broccoli. Simmer just long enough for the broccoli to get tender-- 2-4 minutes.Immediately remove from heat and use an immersion blender. Add in the cheese, saving some for topping. Add creme fraiche, if desired Slowly add the mustard to taste. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil, a dash of paprika, a sprinkle of cheese, and a handful of croutons.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IZZIGIRL.

The nutritional information for Broccoli and Cheddar Soup with Homemade Croutons is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 552.3

• Total Fat: 37.2 g
• Cholesterol: 90.7 mg
• Sodium: 1,257.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 40.9 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.0 g
• Protein: 14.9 g

The dietary needs meet for Broccoli and Cheddar Soup with Homemade Croutons is Vegetarian