Best 6 Broccoli Cheese Soup 20 Minute Fast And Low Fat Recipes

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Broccoli cheese soup is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. This recipe for a 20-minute, low-fat version of broccoli cheese soup is perfect for busy weeknights or when you're craving a warm and satisfying meal without the guilt. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and nutritious soup that the whole family will love.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

20 MINUTE BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP



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Broccoli Cheese Soup is an easy cheesy soup ready in 20 minutes, start to finish!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Lunch     Side Dish     Soup

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion (diced)
1 cup carrots (diced)
3 cups fresh broccoli
2 cups chicken broth
½ teaspoon each thyme and garlic powder
salt & pepper (to taste )
2 tablespoons flour
1 ½ cups light cream
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
⅓ cup parmesan cheese (fresh)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook butter, onion and carrots over medium heat until onion softens (about 3 minutes). Add broccoli, chicken broth, and seasonings. Simmer until broccoli is softened, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove 1 cup of vegetables, coarsely chop and set aside. Using an immersion blender, blend remaining vegetables and broth.
  • Place flour in a small bowl. Add in cream a little at a time stirring until smooth. Bring blended vegetable mixture to a boil and whisk in cream mixture. Continue whisking until thick and bubbly, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir in cheeses & reserved chopped vegetables and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 560 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP - 20 MINUTE FAST AND LOW FAT



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This is a recipe that is super fast and fit into my weight watchers. It is 4 points and makes 4 servings of about 1 1/4 cups each. Ohh, By the way it really is great!!

Provided by marna

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (1 lb) bag of frozen broccoli floret
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth or 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 -4 finely chopped shallots
1 tablespoon butter (or 10 servings spray butter)
1 cup of your favorite shredded cheddar cheese (we use Kraft Cheddar Classic Melts)
1 cup fat-free half-and-half

Steps:

  • Place broccoli and 3/4 cup water in microwave safe dish, Microwave broccoli until fork tender (about 6 min on high).
  • Meanwhile in sauce pan, saute shallots until clear.
  • When clear, add flour to pan and stir until flour cooked Add broth and 1/2 cup of broccoli water and 1/4 of broccoli spears.
  • Mash entire mixture with a potato masher.
  • Bring to a rapid boil.
  • Boil for about 3-5 minutes.
  • Decrease heat, add rest of broccoli spears (whole), half and half and cheese.
  • Stir until cheese melts.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and enjoy.

BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP VII



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A thick rich broccoli soup with a really really cheesy flavor. This can be made in half an hour.

Provided by sal

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Broccoli Soup

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli
2 ½ cups milk
2 ½ cups cubed processed cheese
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
1 cube chicken bouillon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place broccoli in a medium saucepan with just enough water to cover. Cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Set aside and do not drain water.
  • In a large saucepan, heat milk. Blend in the flour and cheese until smooth. Stir in the cream and bouillon cube. Add the broccoli and it's water to the mixture and season with salt and pepper. Heat soup to warm and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.8 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 121.4 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 21.4 g, Sodium 1383.9 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP



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This is a great, very flavorful soup. Good for serving at luncheons or special gatherings with a quiche. To make this soup a little fancier, add 1 cup sliced mushrooms and 1 cup white wine with the onions.

Provided by Karin Christian

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Broccoli Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food, cubed
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon garlic powder
⅔ cup cornstarch
1 cup water

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, melt butter over medium heat. Cook onion in butter until softened. Stir in broccoli, and cover with chicken broth. Simmer until broccoli is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Reduce heat, and stir in cheese cubes until melted. Mix in milk and garlic powder.
  • In a small bowl, stir cornstarch into water until dissolved. Stir into soup; cook, stirring frequently, until thick.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 56.5 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 1136.4 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

CHUNKY BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP



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You're gonna LOVE this! It's great served with broccoli cornbread!

Provided by STKA

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Cream Soup Recipes     Cream of Mushroom Soup Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, diced
½ cup butter
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
2 (10 ounce) packages chopped frozen broccoli, thawed
2 (10 ounce) cans chunk chicken, drained
1 (2 pound) loaf processed cheese, cubed
1 (16 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
4 cups milk

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot over medium heat, cook onion in butter until onion is translucent. Stir in cream of chicken, cream of mushroom, cream of celery, broccoli, chicken, processed cheese, mushrooms and milk. Cook, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted and broccoli is tender, 10 to 20 minutes. Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 145.4 mg, Fat 43.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 36.5 g, SaturatedFat 23.1 g, Sodium 2367.8 mg, Sugar 14.7 g

LOW-FAT BROCCOLI SOUP



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"This delicious soup is a great way to eat a nutritious vegetable," notes Kay Fairley of Charleston, Illinois. "It has a wonderful fresh flavor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups chopped fresh or frozen broccoli
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the broccoli, onion and broth; simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Puree half of the mixture in a blender; return to the saucepan. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of milk until smooth. Gradually add remaining milk. Stir into the broccoli mixture. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen broccoli. Fresh broccoli is best, but frozen broccoli is also a good option. If using frozen broccoli, thaw it before using.
  • Chop the broccoli into small florets. This will help the broccoli cook evenly.
  • Use a low-fat or fat-free milk. This will help keep the soup low in fat.
  • Add some grated cheese to the soup. This will give the soup a cheesy flavor.
  • Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the soup with a side of bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Broccoli cheese soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals. By following the tips above, you can make a broccoli cheese soup that is both healthy and delicious.

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