Heart Healthy Cookbook Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipes

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.

HEART HEALTHY COOKBOOK BROCCOLI-CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• Simmer onion, carrots, and celery in broth for 15 minutes or until tender. Puree.
• Add broccoli heads or frozen broccoli, cover and cook 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
• Add 7 cups milk and return to boil and reduce to simmer. Dissolve cornstarch in 1/2 cup milk or so, and, while stirring, return to simmer.
• Repeat with extra corn starch if you want soup thicker.
• Add velveeta. Stir until melted.
• Add salt to taste.
• Serve with crusty, homeade bread!