{"id":209,"date":"2023-01-13T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/healthybeaverbags\/?p=209"},"modified":"2023-01-13T06:56:32","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T06:56:32","slug":"broccoli-cheddar-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/healthybeaverbags\/2023\/01\/13\/broccoli-cheddar-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Broccoli Cheddar Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For most of us, soup is an essential winter dish for a comforting and warm meal. Broccoli cheddar soup is simple, delicious, and can be eaten as a stand-alone, filling meal. This hearty, rich, creamy soup features fresh broccoli, cheddar cheese, heavy cream, and garlic\u2013 perfect for a quick and easy cozy meal at home.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

INGREDIENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 cups of broccoli  (cut into florets)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 teaspoons of garlic powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 \u00bc cups of chicken broth\/bouillion (or vegetable broth, or bone broth)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bd cup heavy cream<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 \u00bd cup cheese<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 oz cream cheese (optional: for thicker & creamier soup)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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all ingredients<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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freshly & finely chopped broccoli florets<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

DIRECTIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Chop broccoli into small florets. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. In a medium saucepan, add chicken broth, heavy cream, garlic powder, and chopped broccoli. Increase heat to bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Add shredded cheddar cheese gradually, stirring constantly until melted. Make sure to keep it on a low simmer to avoid clumping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Remove from heat immediately once all the cheese is melted. Serve while warm. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    boil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    simmer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    serve<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    TIPS & TRICKS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    BROCCOLI <\/em>\u2014 Make sure to chop the broccoli into small florets. Smaller florets take less time to simmer, and the cheese won\u2019t clump around it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    CHEESE<\/em> \u2014 Make sure the temperature is not too hot. This is important to ensure that cheese doesn\u2019t seize and clump, so keep the heat very low. Also, make sure to only add a little cheese at a time and continuously stir to avoid further clumping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    ADDITIONAL VEGGIES<\/em> \u2014 Add sauteed onions, chopped cauliflower, bell peppers, carrots, or any vegetable you prefer to create your own variation of this recipe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    MAKE THIS DISH VEGETARIAN \u2014 You can make this vegetarian by substituting the chicken broth\/bouillon with vegetable broth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n