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Broccoli Cheese Soup

Elise
Spicy but not too spicy! Thick but not too thick! Cheesy but still not a ton of calories. This Broccoli Soup is soooo good!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course dinner, meatless Monday, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil, plus spray oil
  • 1 onion, large and chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots, sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
  • 1/2 tsp dried or fresh Rosemary or more to taste
  • 1/2 tsp sage or more to taste
  • 1 tsp chili powder or more to taste
  • 2 tsp Cajun Seasoning or more to taste
  • 2 tbsp flour, gluten free works really well
  • 34 oz chicken broth one box carton
  • 1 can Rotel, undrained
  • 6 cup frozen broccoli
  • 2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 12 oz evaporated milk, low fat
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Spray oil on bottom of the pot and then olive oil, heat up.
  • Add chopped onions, carrots, and garlic. Note: add some chopped fresh jalapeno for extra kick. Saute until soft
  • Sprinkle flour and spices on the sauteed veggies and stir to combine.
  • Pour in chicken broth, Rotel. Add frozen broccoli to pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a hot simmer.
  • When broccoli is tender add cheese slowly while stirring into the mixture. Make sure it melts and doesn't become clumpy.
  • Add evaporated milk, salt and pepper. Heat up again until hot.
  • Serve with crackers, tortilla chips, French bread.
  • About 4 WW points. Enjoy

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal
Keyword broccoli, chowder, comfort, low cal, soup
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