Cheesy Vegetable Soup

Health score
6%
Cheesy Vegetable Soup
55 min.
10
352kcal

Suggestions

Looking for a delicious and hearty Cheesy Vegetable Soup that's perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further! This mouth-watering recipe serves 10 and is ready in just 55 minutes. With a rich, creamy base and a medley of vegetables, it's a comforting main course that your whole family will love. At only 352 calories per serving, you can indulge in this tasty dish without any guilt.

Packed with nutritious ingredients like broccoli, carrots, and celery, this soup is not only delicious but also packed with essential vitamins and minerals. The addition of Swiss cheese adds a delightful richness and depth of flavor, while the hint of thyme and garlic powder brings everything together beautifully.

To make this Cheesy Vegetable Soup, you'll need a heavy 4-quart saucepan and a few simple ingredients. The process is straightforward, with a few steps to create the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and have you craving for more. So grab your ingredients, and let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • cups broccoli coarsely chopped
  • tablespoons butter 
  • 0.8 cup carrots chopped
  • 0.5 cup celery chopped
  • 28 ounces chicken broth canned
  • 0.3 teaspoon thyme dried
  •  egg yolk 
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • small onion chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces swiss cheese shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. In a heavy 4-qt. saucepan, melt butter; add flour. Gradually add the broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  2. Add next seven ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  3. In a small bowl, blend egg yolk and cream. Gradually blend in several tablespoonfuls of hot soup; return all to saucepan, stirring until slightly thickened. Simmer for another 15-20 minutes. Stir in cheese and heat until melted.

Nutrition Facts

Calories352kcal
Protein30.36%
Fat62.37%
Carbs7.27%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.48
Glycemic Load
2.01
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
13.51043489705%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.14mg
Luteolin
0.21mg
Isorhamnetin
0.35mg
Kaempferol
1.46mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
2.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:352.46kcal
17.62%
Fat:24.31g
37.39%
Saturated Fat:12.72g
79.49%
Carbohydrates:6.38g
2.13%
Net Carbohydrates:5.38g
1.96%
Sugar:1.83g
2.04%
Cholesterol:110.87mg
36.96%
Sodium:581.5mg
25.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.62g
53.24%
Vitamin A:2499.64IU
49.99%
Selenium:22.78µg
32.54%
Phosphorus:261.93mg
26.19%
Vitamin K:24.29µg
23.14%
Vitamin B12:1.39µg
23.13%
Vitamin C:17.1mg
20.72%
Zinc:2.96mg
19.76%
Calcium:197.55mg
19.75%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.46%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
11.8%
Vitamin B3:2.3mg
11.49%
Iron:1.45mg
8.06%
Potassium:272.32mg
7.78%
Magnesium:29.25mg
7.31%
Folate:27.11µg
6.78%
Vitamin E:0.94mg
6.26%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.27%
Fiber:1g
4.01%
Vitamin D:0.56µg
3.72%
Copper:0.07mg
3.65%
Vitamin B5:0.35mg
3.51%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.42%