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Here’s a satisfyingly healthy cream of broccoli cheese soup, that’s just as delicious at it is nutritious.
Filling enough to be a main course, especially when served with some whole grain bread and/or a salad, this lightened up broccoli cheese soup was a big hit here. It is super thick and creamy. Brimming with broccoli, potatoes and cheese and pureed until smooth.
A simple one-pot meal that can be ready in about 30 minutes that your whole family will love.
Even people who don’t like broccoli will like this healthy cream of broccoli cheddar soup – making it a great way to get all of broccoli’s health benefits in a bowl.
Broccoli is naturally low in calories and a great source of vitamins, minerals and fiber.
I read recently that the French have soup for supper quite often – another French weight loss secret worth copying – I think.
You can serve this savory soup with a sprinkling of shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, a dollop of yogurt and a sprinkling of sliced scallions or chopped basil.
For a quick and easy lunch or dinner on the go, why not make a big batch and then freeze it in individual portions that you can microwave as needed?
How Many Calories and WW Points in Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup?
According to my calculations, each serving has about 280 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
8 SmartPoints (Green plan)
8 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
5 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
7 PointsPlus (Old plan)
If you like this easy Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup made lighter, be sure to check out some of my other Weight Watchers friendly soup recipes including InstantPot Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Creamy Crock Pot Cauliflower Potato Soup, Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip Ravioli Soup, Slow Cooker Potato Artichoke Soup and 4-Ingredient Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup
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Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups chopped broccoli
- 3 small all-purpose potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (affiliate link)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 3 cups skim milk
- 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Spray a large nonstick soup pot or Dutch oven with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add the onion and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the broccoli, potatoes, carrot, broth and basil. Turn up the heat and bring to a boil then turn the heat to low and simmer, with the pot covered, until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Pour the puree back into the soup pot. Add the milk and stir occasionally until heated through.
- Remove pan from the heat and let cool for about 1 minute.
- Add the cheese and stir until it’s melted. Adjust salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 8 SmartPoints (Green plan) 8 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 5 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 7 PointsPlus (Old plan) I used 1 can of evaporated skim milk and 1-1/2 cups fresh skim milk. The evaporated milk adds some richness without extra fat. If the soup seems too thick, you can thin it with a little more milk. For a chunkier soup, just puree part of the soup.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This brief video shows how easy it is to make your own Panera copycat broccoli cheese soup at home starting with fresh broccoli:
This doesn’t taste like a “diet” soup at all! lol It’s surprisingly rich and filling. I’ve had good results freezing this in portions BEFORE adding the cheese. Then I can pull out a bowl, warm it up, add the cheese and have an easy soup and salad meal. I never get tired of it!
Thank you so much for sharing this healthy soup recipe.