Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

Name: Easy Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
Total time: 35 mins
Ingredients: 0.5 cup butter; 1 onion, chopped; 1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli; 4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth; 1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food, cubed; 2 cups milk; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 0.66666668653488 cup cornstarch; 1 cup water

This flavorful broccoli cheese soup is ideal for lunch or special occasions. Elevate the recipe by adding sliced mushrooms and white wine along with the onions for a sophisticated touch.

Total time35 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time25 mins
Yield12

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Ingredients

0.5 cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (1 pound) loaf processed cheese food, cubed
2 cups milk
1 tablespoon garlic powder
0.67 cup cornstarch
1 cup water

Instructions

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, stirring occasionally. Then, stir in the broccoli.
Pour in broth and simmer until the broccoli is tender, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Reduce heat to low; add cheese and stir until completely melted. Stir in milk and garlic powder for enhanced flavor.
In a separate small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir this mixture into the soup and cook, stirring frequently, until the soup thickens.

Nutrition

Calories: 265 kcal
Fat Content: 18 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 6 g
Sodium Content: 1136 mg
Protein Content: 10 g
Cholesterol Content: 57 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 15 g
Saturated Fat Content: 11 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g