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Add a photoBroccoli Leek Cheese Soup. What's better than a bowl of home made soup on a cold winter night? Here's a recipe that is easy, quick and delicious!
Ingredients
- 3 large Broccoli Crowns
- 1 Leek, stalk only
- 4 Tbsp. Butter
- 1/4 Cup All Purpose Flour
- 2- 49 1/2 Oz. Cans Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 Cup Milk (I used 2% but you can use any)
- 1 Tbsp. Rosemary
- 1 Tbsp. Dried Oregano
- 2 Tsp. Black Pepper
- 1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 1/2 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Directions
- Wash broccoli and cut crosswise into 1/2″ wide stalks then cut crosswise into 1″ pieces. Wash leek and cut in half; cut crosswise into 1″ pieces.
- Place broccoli and leek into a large skillet. Add one inch of water and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Cover and let cook until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Do not drain.
- In a large stock pot over medium high heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and stir until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
- Turn heat to medium and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly.
- Boil and stir for one minute. Add broccoli and leek, rosemary, oregano, pepper and garlic powder.
- Turn heat to low and let simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in milk and cheese and let simmer for 5 to 10 minutes more; do not boil.
- 10 to 12 servings, about one cup each
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 280g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 155 | |
| Calories from Fat 94 | 61% |
| Total Fat 10.7g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 6.25g | 25% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium 194mg | 8% |
| Potassium 268mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 7.09g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 1.65g | 1% |
| Protein 9.33g | 15% |
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