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Broccoli, Cheddar and Potato Soup takes several minutes to prepare.

Broccoli, Cheddar and Potato Soup takes several minutes to cook.

Broccoli, Cheddar and Potato Soup makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Broccoli, Cheddar and Potato Soup are:

1 small onion
2 carrots
2 celery stalks
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp flour
2 1/2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1 cup skim milk
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced small
salt and fresh pepper
4 cups (about 2 heads) broccoli florets, chopped into small pieces
1-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar

Here is how you make Broccoli, Cheddar and Potato Soup:

Chop onion, carrots, celery and garlic finely (or use a food processor). Heat butter in a dutch oven over medium heat. Add veggies and saute until tender and water is cooked out. Sprinkle with flour, stir and cook 2 more minutes. Stir in chicken broth and milk. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and add potatoes. Cook until fork tender, about 10 minutes. Add broccoli, cover and cook until broccoli is tender. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Remove from heat, stir in cheddar until melted and serve.Makes six servings.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BACKTOHERROOTS.

The nutritional information for Broccoli, Cheddar and Potato Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 279.5

• Total Fat: 12.5 g
• Cholesterol: 38.2 mg
• Sodium: 788.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 30.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8.7 g
• Protein: 17.0 g