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broccoli, white bean, and cheddar soup


Submitted by superlissa

Makes 6 servings

soup

Ingredients
14 ounce reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 cup water
6 cups broccoli, crowns trimmed and chopped
14 ounce cannellini beans, rinsed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
Directions
  1. Bring broth and water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add broccoli, cover and continue cooking until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in beans, salt and pepper and continue cooking until the beans are heated through, about 1 minute.

  2. 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.

Categories

First Course

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 279.0g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
337
Calories from Fat
67
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
7.4g
11%
Saturated Fat
4.1g
21%
Cholesterol
20mg
7%
Sodium
470mg
20%
Total Carbohydrates
46.0g
15%
Dietary Fiber
18.7g
75%
Sugars
3.2g
Protein
24.1g
Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 136%
Calcium 28% Iron 35%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.

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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence

A
  Good points
  • Low in cholesterol
  • Very high in dietary fiber
  • High in iron
  • High in phosphorus
  • High in potassium
  • Very high in vitamin C
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