Classic Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Broccoli has been an all-time favourite vegetable in Milk Calendar recipes over the past 35 years. This easy, irresistible soup that was first featured in 2000 makes broccoli shine again – especially when topped with Canadian Cheddar or Gruyère cheese.
- Course Soups & Creams
- Prep. Time 10 mins
- Cooking Time 15 - 20 mins
- Yields 4 to 6 servings
1 milk product serving(s) per person
Preparation
What You Need
Instructions
Peel and chop broccoli stems and coarsely chop florets, keeping stems and florets separate (you should have about 6 cups/1.5 L total).
In a pot, combine broccoli stems, onion, potatoes, garlic, broth, orange rind, thyme, pepper and hot pepper flakes; bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 min. Add florets; simmer, covered, for 5 min or until vegetables are softened.
Transfer to a blender or food processor, in batches, or use an immersion blender in the pot and purée soup, adding milk, until smooth. Return to pot, if necessary. Heat over medium heat, stirring, until steaming, but do not let boil. Stir in more milk if soup is too thick. Season with up to 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt. Ladle into bowls; sprinkle with cheese.
Tips
To dress this soup up for entertaining, sprinkle the cheese on thin slices of baguette and toast under the broiler for elegant croutons, then float them in the bowls of soup.
Reduce broccoli to 4 cups (1 L) and add 2 cups (500 mL) chopped trimmed rapini with the florets. Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh sage instead of the dried thyme.
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Nutritional Info
Per serving
Energy: 205 CaloriesProtein: 13 g
Carbohydrate: 23 g
Fat: 8 g
Fibre: 4.4 g
Sodium: 375 mg
Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe
Nutrient (% DV)*
Calcium:
27 %
/
301
mg
Vitamin C:
173 %
Folate:
39 %
Vitamin B12:
31 %
Phosphorus:
28 %
* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.
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D. Peterson
March 19th, 2012
Prep time more than 10 minutes. Looked great in the picture, but didn't quite hit the mark for me.
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louise fiore
January 31st, 2012
Just wonderful!!!!! I like the recipies - and enjoy a good glass of cold milk.
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Ralph Tomlinson
January 30th, 2012
It was a great contest and kept you checking in although the time.
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Carla
January 17th, 2012
This soup is amazing! I added half a cup of grated cheddar while adding the milk and blending, and served with homemade garlic toast - what a great snowy night meal!
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anita doyle
January 12th, 2012
I love to add a dash of Curry powder to creamed soups ,especially broccoli soup
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Laura Smith
January 5th, 2012
Looks like a delicious recipe.
Would be easy to prepare for children after playing sports
dress up with favorite bread or crackers, -
Amy Scott
November 20th, 2011
Does anyone know how this soup freezes? I would like to gift some for Christmas, but I don't want it to come out funny after it's been frozen. Thanks!
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