Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 T unsalted butter
- Celery, 1 stalk
- White onion, medium
- Carrot, medium
- 1 T flour
- 2 cups veggie broth
- 3 cups chopped broccoli
- ½ cup of milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Mild cheddar cheese, slightly less than a pound
- 1/8 t Nutmeg, optional
- Add liquids; 2 cups veggie broth, stir, then milk/heavy cream mixture
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1516g | |
| Calories 641 | |
| Calories from Fat 359 | 56% |
| Total Fat 40.77g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat 25.09g | 100% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 134mg | 45% |
| Sodium 2251mg | 94% |
| Potassium 1188mg | 34% |
| Total Carbs 52.05g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.1g | 60% |
| Sugars 20.89g | 14% |
| Protein 18.97g | 30% |
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