Freezer Friendly Broccoli Cheese Soup Lunch Version Recipes

20 MINUTE BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

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.

HEALTHY BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until tender. Add the broccoli and broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until broccoli is tender.
• Turn off the heat and stir in the milk and cheese. Stir continuously until cheese melts.
• Blend half of the soup and add it back to the pot. This creates a creamier consistency.
• Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately. If storing in the freezer, let cool completely before freezing.

BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

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.