Name: Cheesy Broccoli Vegetable Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; ⅔ cup white onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; ½ tsp thyme; 1 cup carrot, grated (or matchstick carrots); 1 cup zucchini, peeled and grated; 1 tbsp flour; 48 oz vegetable or chicken broth; 8 cups broccoli, or about 3-4 crowns; 4 cups cauliflower, or about 1 crown; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup mozzarella, shredded; 1 cup nonfat greek yogurt; 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; ⅛ cup hot sauce (optional)

AuthorLindseyCategoryRecipesDifficultyBeginner

cheesy broccoli vegetable soup from www.thesehungrykids.com

Yields1 Serving

Prep Time20 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hr

2 tbsp butter

1 tbsp olive oil

⅔ cup white onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

½ tsp thyme

1 cup carrot, grated (or matchstick carrots)

1 cup zucchini, peeled and grated

1 tbsp flour

48 oz vegetable or chicken broth

8 cups broccoli, or about 3-4 crowns

4 cups cauliflower, or about 1 crown

Salt and pepper, to taste

1 cup mozzarella, shredded

1 cup nonfat greek yogurt

3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

⅛ cup hot sauce (optional)

Melt butter and oil over low heat. Cook onion, garlic and thyme until onions are soft, about 5 minutes.

Peel carrots and zucchini. Grate using the large side of a box grater. Alternatively, you may use matchstick carrots.

Chop broccoli and cauliflower to small florets.

Turn heat to low. Add flour to onions and garlic. Stir to coat, cooking off the raw flour flavor for a few minutes.

Add all vegetables and broth to pot. Cover and cook over medium heat for about 30 minutes, or until broccoli and cauliflower are soft.

Once broccoli and cauliflower are soft, remove lid. If desired, use immersion blender or spoon soup into a blender and pulse until desired consistency is reached.

Add greek yogurt, cheese and hot sauce. Stir over low heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with toasted bread or crackers. Enjoy!

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