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Here's a satisfyingly healthy cream of broccoli cheese soup, that's just as delicious at it is nutritious.
WW Friendly Broccoli Cheese Soup
Filling enough to be a main course, especially when served with some whole grain bread and/or a salad, this healthy cream of broccoli cheese soup was a big hit here.
It's super thick and creamy. Brimming with broccoli, potatoes and cheese and pureed until smooth.
A simple one-pot meal that can be ready in about 30 minutes that your whole family will love.
Even people who don't like broccoli will like this healthy cream of broccoli cheddar soup - making it a great way to get all of broccoli's health benefits in a bowl.
Broccoli is naturally low in calories and a great source of vitamins, minerals and fiber.
Chopped Broccoli
I read recently that the French have soup for supper quite often - anotherFrench weight loss secretworth copying - I think.
You can serve this savory soup with a sprinkling of shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, a dollop of yogurt and/or a sprinkling of sliced scallions or chopped basil.
For a quick and easy lunch or dinner on the go, why not make a big batch and then freeze it in individual portions that you can microwave (affiliate link) as needed?
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Soup?
According to my calculations, each serving has 280 calories and:
8 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
8 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
5 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
7 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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If you like this easy broccoli cheddar cheese soup made lighter, be sure to check out some of my other Weight Watchers friendly soup recipes including InstantPot Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Creamy Crock Pot Cauliflower Potato Soup, Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip Ravioli Soup, Slow Cooker Potato Artichoke Soup and 4-Ingredient Crock Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup
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Slim & Healthy Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
This simple, lightened up cream of broccoli cheese soup is sure to please your entire family!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Servings (adjustable): 4
Calories: 280
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living
Ingredients
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups chopped broccoli
- 3 small all-purpose potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (affiliate link)
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 3 cups skim milk
- ¾ cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Spray a large nonstick soup pot or Dutch oven with nonstick cooking spray.
Add the onion and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
Add the broccoli, potatoes, carrot, broth and basil. Turn up the heat and bring to a boil then turn the heat to low and simmer, with the pot covered, until the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a blender (affiliate link) and puree until smooth. (Or use a stick blender (affiliate link) to puree the vegetables right in the pot.)
Pour the puree back into the soup pot. Add the milk and stir occasionally until heated through.
Remove pan from the heat and let cool for about 1 minute.
Add the cheese and stir until it's melted. Adjust salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Recipe Notes
I used 1 can of evaporated skim milk and 1-½ cups fresh skim milk. The evaporated milk adds some richness without extra fat.
If the soup seems too thick, you can thin it with a little more milk. For a chunkier soup, just puree part of the soup.
Serving size: 1-½ cups
Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.
8 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
8 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
5 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
7 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Slim & Healthy Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 -½ cups)
Calories 280Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 5g20%
Protein 20g40%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: broccoli cheese soup, broccoli soup
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*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
This brief video shows how easy it is to make your own Panera copycat broccoli cheese soup at home starting with fresh broccoli:
If you like this Healthy Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup, Here Are a Few More Healthy Broccoli Soup Recipes
- Cooking Light Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe - found at MyRecipes
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup - found at EmilyBites
- Broccoli, Cannellini Bean & Cheddar Soup Recipe - found at EatingWell
- Broccoli, Cheese and Potato Soup Recipe - found at SkinnyTaste
Martha is the founder and main content writer for Simple-Nourished-Living.
A longtime lifetime WW at goal, she is committed to balancing her love of food and desire to stay slim while savoring life and helping others do the same.
She is the author of the Smart Start 28-Day Weight Loss Challenge.
A huge fan of the slow cooker and confessed cookbook addict, when she's not experimenting in the kitchen, you're likely to find Martha on her yoga mat.
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