Broccoli and Cheese Soup! (Mmmmmmmm)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a different flavor profile.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade stock is healthier and can be made from kitchen scraps.

Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Add 3 tablespoons of finely diced sweet onion and sauté until softened and slightly colored.

Stir in 3 tablespoons of flour and cook for about 2 minutes to create a roux.

Add 1 cup of whole milk and 14.5 ounces of chicken broth; simmer for 2-3 minutes until hot.

Add 8 ounces of cubed Velveeta cheese and stir until melted.

Add 10 ounces of thawed and chopped frozen broccoli florets and heat until warmed through.

Serve hot in bowls.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens