Dinner

Jean's Brocolli Cheese Soup is for Dinner.

Jean's Brocolli Cheese Soup takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Jean's Brocolli Cheese Soup takes 30 minutes to cook.

Jean's Brocolli Cheese Soup makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Jean's Brocolli Cheese Soup are:

1Tbsp olive oil
4Tbsp unsalted (sweet) butter
1 medium sweet onion
1 lg clove of elephant garlic (DO NOT Sub for smaller garlic)
2Tbsp White Whole Wheat Flour
1 c fresh carrots, grated
3 c water
1 can 12 oz. lowfat evaporated milk, 2 percent
1 can 12 oz, skim evaporated milk
4 cups fresh broccoli, mostly tops in small pieces
8 0zs Cabots Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar, 50 percent less fat

Here is how you make Jean's Brocolli Cheese Soup:

1. prep: In food processor grate onion, set aside with juices. Grate carrot, set aside. Boil 3 cups water, stir in concentrated stock packet, set asideWash and divide fresh broccoli crowns, discard toughest stems or whir them in the food processor.2. Over Medium heat, melt butter and olive oil -stir to blend. Add onion, cook slowly for 5 minutes. stirring as needed to prevent sticking.3. Add garlic, cook for 1 to 2 minutes4. Add flour, stir. Allow bottom of pot to get a light gold color. (The bottom browns faster than onion mixture). Takes approx. 3 to 5 minutes.5. Stir in the water/stock mixture. Scraping bottom of pan to release golden bits. 6. Add broccoli and carrots. Reduce heat. simmer for 22 minutes. Check with fork. Broccoli should be "just tender". 7. Remove pan from heat. Whir immersion blender through stock and veggie mixture. Blend until it is smooth-ish. Our family likes a few small pieces to remain.8. Return pan to low heat. Add in both cans of milk. 9. Add cheese, stir until melted.Once dairy is added, do NOT allow mixture to reach a boil.10. Season with black pepper, taste for salt. Optional - add a grate of fresh nutmegServing Size:?makes 8 servings

The nutritional information for Jean's Brocolli Cheese Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 246.0

• Total Fat: 17.4 g
• Cholesterol: 33.7 mg
• Sodium: 1,517.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 11.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
• Protein: 12.6 g

The dietary needs meet for Jean's Brocolli Cheese Soup is Low Carb