BROCCOLI NO-CHEESE SOUP

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If you want a great-tasting broccoli cheese soup that won't require cholesterol medication, try this recipe which cleverly disguises a lot of veggies and tricks the taste buds. If you want, top with shredded cheese at the end. This soup freezes well.

Provided by Stephen Williams

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

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 heads broccoli, with stems
4 slices bacon
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 onion, diced
2 tablespoons coconut oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken stock
1 (15 ounce) can great Northern beans, drained
1 ½ teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut broccoli florets into small pieces and reserve. Dice the stems into pieces.
  • Place bacon in a stockpot and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and reserve the grease in the pot.
  • Cook broccoli stems, carrots, celery, onion, and coconut oil in the pot over medium heat until softened, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add flour; stir for 2 minutes. Pour in stock, beans, mustard, salt, cayenne, and black pepper. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook until flavors blend, about 10 minutes.
  • Fill blender halfway with the soup. Cover and hold lid down with a potholder; pulse a few times before leaving on to blend until smooth. Pour into another pot. Repeat with remaining soup. Add the reserved broccoli florets and simmer until tender, about 5 minutes. Dice the bacon and sprinkle over soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1246.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

Mojahidul Islam
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. You can reheat it throughout the week for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.


Danielle Morse
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This soup is a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Vontie Abraham
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This soup is a healthy and delicious way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Michelle James
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover broccoli.


Jason Bashford
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.


Madan Kattel
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Paul Andrews
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like there are a lot of ingredients.


Omer ou
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I've never tried broccoli soup before, but this recipe has me intrigued.


zek hall
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This soup sounds delicious! I can't wait to taste it.


ZaLToX GD
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I'm a big fan of broccoli soup, so I'm definitely going to give this recipe a try.


Kat
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This recipe looks promising! I'm going to try it out this weekend.


Caamir Saalim
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This soup is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either. I probably won't make it again.


Rojina Rayee
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This soup was a disappointment. It was bland and watery, and the broccoli was mushy.


Giovanny Perez
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the broccoli is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ayaan Hossain
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Messum Kazmi
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This soup was a hit! It was creamy, flavorful, and packed with broccoli. Even my picky kids loved it.