OPTAVIA Counts:
- 1 Lean
- 3 Green
- 3 Condiment
This low-carb, gluten-free, lean and green broccoli cheddar soup is thickened simply with cheesy delight. Everyone will like this hearty, low-carb broccoli cheddar soup. Without a doubt, our family has always enjoyed broccoli cheddar soup. Our conventional recipe, however, required a low-carb makeover.
With only a few little adjustments, it has been transformed into a lean, green broccoli cheddar soup that is only thickened with cheese.
Could you enjoy American food at almost every meal? Complete this lean and green Broccoli Cheddar Soup recipe and you will have made a American meal that is on plan and second to none!
- Difficulty: Medium
- Servings: 4
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
Lean & Green Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Ingredients
- 6 cup Broccoli Chopped
- 12 oz Plain Low-fat Greek Yogurt
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 4 cup Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- 3 cup Reduced Fat Cheddar Cheese Shredded
- 2 tsp Toasted Sunflower Seeds
- 2 cup Water
Lean & Green Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Instructions
- Bring the water and chicken stock to a boil in a saucepan. 2 cups of chopped broccoli should be added, and it should be cooked for approximately a minute on high until soft. Broccoli should be taken out of the cooking liquid using a slotted spoon and placed aside.
- Salt and the remaining 4 cups of broccoli should be added to the simmering liquid. Broccoli should be tender after 6 to 8 minutes of gentle simmering covered at a boil.
- Blend the broccoli with the cooking liquid many times to get the required smoothness.
- Add the black pepper and nutmeg to the saucepan with the pureed broccoli. Bring to a simmering boil.
- Yogurt and cheese are added, and the mixture is heated through while stirring continuously (note: avoid boiling the soup to prevent the yogurt from curdling).
- 4 equal servings of the soup (approximately 2¼ cups each) should be made. Each dish should include a half cup of broccoli florets and be topped with a teaspoon of sunflower seeds.
