Broccoli Cannellini Bean Cheddar Soup Recipes

THE BEST BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the flour and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes, then gradually whisk in the half-and-half until smooth. Add the chicken broth, broccoli, bay leaves, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and few grinds of black pepper Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the broth has thickened and the broccoli is very tender, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prick the potato all over with a fork and put on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until tender, flipping halfway through, about 6 minutes. Let cool, then peel. Use a fork or potato masher to mash until crumbly.
• Reserve 2 cups of the soup in a liquid measuring cup and discard the bay leaves. Let the remaining hot soup cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender, filling no more than halfway. Add the mashed potato. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until very smooth.
• Stir the pureed soup and reserved 2 cups of soup back into the pot. Whisk in the cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into serving bowls and top with more shredded Cheddar.

HEALTHY BROCCOLI, WHITE BEAN & CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Bring broth and water to a boil in a medium sized sauce pan over high heat.
• Add broccoli, and cook until tender (about 8 minutes).
• Stir in beans, and continue to cook until warmed through (about 1 minute).
• Add half of the mixture to a blender (or food processor) along with half of the cheese and puree.
• Repeat with the other half of the mixture and cheese.
• Serve warm & enjoy!

BROCCOLI, CANNELLINI BEAN & CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Bring broth and water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add broccoli, cover and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in beans, salt and pepper and cook until the beans are heated through, about 1 minute.
• Transfer half the mixture to a blender with half the cheese and puree. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining broccoli mixture and cheese. Serve warm.
• Tips & Notes.
• Tip: While we love the convenience of canned beans, they tend to be high in sodium. Give them a good rinse before adding to a recipe to rid them of some of their sodium (up to 35 percent) or opt for low-sodium or no-salt-added varieties. (These recipes are analyzed with rinsed, regular canned beans.) Or, if you have the time, cook your own beans from scratch.

CREAMY BROCCOLI-WHITE BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Steam broccoli florets and stems until tenderand bright green, about 3 minutes. Let cool slightly.Reserve 1/2 cup florets for garnish.
• Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until translucent, about 6 minutes.Add beans and stock and bring mixture to a simmer.Remove from heat and add broccoli; puree in batches in a blender until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish each bowl with broccoli florets, toasted pine nuts, and shaved Parmesan.

BROCCOLI AND CANNELLINI BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion for 3 minutes, or until soft, stirring frequently.
• Stir in the garlic. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
• Pour in the broth. Cook, still over medium-high heat, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the mixture comes to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the broccoli. Cook, covered, for 7 to 8 minutes, or until tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in 1 can of beans, the salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon hot-pepper sauce.
• In a food processor or blender, process the soup in batches until smooth. Carefully return the soup to the saucepan. Stir in the half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, and remaining 1 can beans. Cook over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through, stirring constantly. Serve with additional hot-pepper sauce if desired.
• Making creamy soups right in the saucepan is a breeze hen you use a hand blender, also known as an immersion blender. This wand-shaped gadget with a blender blade at the bottom has become a staple in many kitchens. It's easy to use and less messy than transferring the soup between the saucepan and a blender or food processor.
• (Per Serving)
• Calories: 223
• Total Fat: 4.0g
• Saturated: 1.0g
• Trans: 0.0g
• Polyunsaturated: 1.0g
• Monounsaturated: 1.5g
• Cholesterol: 4mg
• Sodium: 363mg
• Carbohydrates: 33g
• Fiber: 9g
• Sugars: 5g
• Protein: 15g
• Dietary Exchanges
• 2 Starch
• 1 Vegetable
• 1 Lean Meat