Broccoli Cheese Soup VIII

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
5%
Broccoli Cheese Soup VIII
40 min.
15
310kcal

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Looking for a delicious and comforting vegetarian and gluten-free Broccoli Cheese Soup that's perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further! This mouthwatering recipe serves 15 generous portions and can be ready in just 40 minutes. With a rich and creamy texture, this soup boasts a balanced caloric breakdown of 16.44% protein, 66.22% fat, and 17.34% carbs, making it a satisfying and well-rounded meal.

This Broccoli Cheese Soup VIII is not only scrumptious but also easy to prepare. You'll need a variety of ingredients, including thawed chopped frozen broccoli, cornstarch, garlic powder, ground black pepper, half-and-half cream, processed cheese, salt, and water. To make this soup, you'll need a few essential pieces of equipment, such as a bowl, whisk, microwave, and colander.

Get ready to indulge in a heavenly blend of tender broccoli and creamy cheese, all while enjoying the simplicity of this straightforward recipe. Whether you're a cooking enthusiast or just looking for a new and tasty dish to impress your family and friends, this Broccoli Cheese Soup VIII is sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen. So, grab your ingredients, preheat your microwave, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce broccoli frozen thawed chopped
  • cup cornstarch 
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • teaspoon pepper black
  • cups half and half 
  • pounds processed cheese food cubed
  • teaspoon salt 
  • cups water divided

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • microwave
  • colander

Directions

  1. Steam the broccoli in a steamer or in a colander over boiling water until tender and bright green, 15 minutes. Set aside.
  2. In a large microwave safe bowl, combine half-and-half, 2 cups water and cheese. Cook in microwave until cheese is melted and smooth, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir in salt, pepper and garlic powder and cook 2 minutes more. In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining 2 cups water, stirring to dissolve.
  3. Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the soup. Return the soup to the microwave, heating and stirring every 2 minutes until thick. Stir in broccoli; heat once more and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories310kcal
Protein16.44%
Fat66.22%
Carbs17.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.4
Glycemic Load
1.01
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
13.664782529292%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.24mg
Kaempferol
2.37mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.99mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:310.11kcal
15.51%
Fat:23.06g
35.47%
Saturated Fat:13.23g
82.66%
Carbohydrates:13.58g
4.53%
Net Carbohydrates:12.67g
4.61%
Sugar:3.22g
3.57%
Cholesterol:71.77mg
23.92%
Sodium:1199.31mg
52.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:12.88g
25.76%
Calcium:683.57mg
68.36%
Phosphorus:440.02mg
44%
Vitamin C:27.27mg
33.05%
Vitamin K:33.05µg
31.48%
Selenium:14.27µg
20.39%
Vitamin A:874.87IU
17.5%
Vitamin B12:0.97µg
16.14%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.11%
Zinc:1.77mg
11.81%
Magnesium:26.5mg
6.62%
Potassium:221.23mg
6.32%
Folate:24.93µg
6.23%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.58%
Vitamin E:0.8mg
5.35%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5.19%
Vitamin B5:0.51mg
5.13%
Iron:0.68mg
3.77%
Fiber:0.91g
3.62%
Copper:0.06mg
3.12%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.72%
Vitamin D:0.36µg
2.42%
Vitamin B3:0.28mg
1.38%
Source:Allrecipes