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Heart Healthy Cookbook Broccoli-Cheese Soup

Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jan 13, 2014
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Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Dinner ready in 25 minutes! Try this cheesy broccoli soup topped with popcorn - a delightful meal.

Heart Healthy Cookbook Broccoli-Cheese Soup

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola or soybean oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups original-flavored soymilk or fat-free (skim) milk
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
  • 3 cups bite-size fresh or frozen (thawed) broccoli florets
  • 1 cup popped reduced-fat popcorn, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in onion, flour and salt. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until onion is soft.
  • Step 
    2
    In small bowl, stir soymilk and cornstarch with wire whisk until smooth. Gradually stir into onion mixture. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick and bubbly.
  • Step 
    3
    Stir in cheese. Cook about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted. Stir in broccoli. Cook about 1 minute or until hot, stirring occasionally. Serve topped with popcorn.

Nutrition

140 Calories
6g Total Fat
11g Protein
11g Total Carbohydrate
6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
140
Calories from Fat
50
Total Fat
6g
9%
Saturated Fat
1 1/2g
8%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
760mg
32%
Potassium
190mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
11g
4%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
6g
Protein
11g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
35%
35%
Calcium
40%
40%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 1/2 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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