Cheesy Cream of Broccoli Soup

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 50 minutes Prep: 0 minutes Cook: 50 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 176 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 6 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
1 medium onion roughly diced
1 1/2 pounds broccoli florets cooked or uncooked, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 Capful pernod optional
3 quarts chicken broth or water, or canned lowsodium broth
3 cups milk and/or whipping cream
1 x monterey jack cheese or velveeta, or swiss cheese

Directions

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.

Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion softens, about 10 minutes.

Add the broccoli, salt and optional pernod.

Continue to cook, stirring, another 15 minutes.

Add the stock.

Cover, increase heat to high and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.

Remove from heat and place in a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.

Combine puree, cream and milk.

Serve piping hot and offer the grated cheese on the side to add to the soup.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 260g
Amount per Serving
Calories 176 41% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.0g12%
 Saturated Fat 4.0g22%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 23mg8%
Sodium 646mg27%
Total Carbohydrate 18.0g6%
 Dietary Fiber 0.0g1%
 Sugars 9.0g
Protein 11.0g21%
Vitamin A 75%  Vitamin C 179%
Calcium 21%  Iron 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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