Healthy Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add broccoli florets and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender, about 10 minutes.

Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or transfer in batches to a blender.

Return the soup to the pot and stir in low-fat milk and cream cheese until melted and smooth.

Add cheddar cheese gradually, stirring until melted and combined.

Season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg to taste.

If the soup is too thick, whisk in water or additional broth to reach desired consistency.

Serve hot, garnished with extra cheese if desired.

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