Beer and Broccoli Cheddar Soup {Lightened Up}
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Beer and Broccoli Cheddar Soup {Lightened Up} a try. This recipe serves 4 and costs $1.91 per serving. Watching your figure? This lacto ovo vegetarian recipe has 442 calories, 25g of protein, and 19g of fat per serving. A mixture of white beans, wheat beer, shredded cheddar cheese, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. This recipe from Curious Cuisiniere has 59 fans. It will be a hit at your Father's Day event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 25 minutes. Overall, this recipe earns an amazing spoonacular score of 87%. Try Lightened Up Cheddar Cauliflower Broccoli Soup, Broccoli Rabe and Cheddar-Beer Soup, and Lightened Up Broccoli Cheddar Twice Baked Potatoes for similar recipes.
Servings: 4
Preparation duration: 10 minutes
Cooking duration: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
2 c broccoli, chopped
2 medium onions, diced (2c)
2 c cheddar cheese, shredded (plus more to taste)
2 c vegetable broth
1 (12oz) light, wheat beer
2 c white beans, cooked (navy or cannellini) (drained if using canned)
Equipment:
food processor
pot
Cooking instruction summary:
In a large 3-4 qt soup pot, mix beer and onions. Bring to a boil and simmer until onions are soft. (5-7 min)While the onions are cooking blend the cooked beans in a food processor until smooth. Add the bean puree and vegetable stock to the beer and onions. Add chopped broccoli and bring to a simmer.Add cheese ½ c at a time, stirring to melt between each addition. Continue to simmer soup, uncovered until broccoli is tender. (3-5 min)
Step by step:
1. In a large 3-4 qt soup pot, mix beer and onions. Bring to a boil and simmer until onions are soft. (5-7 min)While the onions are cooking blend the cooked beans in a food processor until smooth.
2. Add the bean puree and vegetable stock to the beer and onions.
3. Add chopped broccoli and bring to a simmer.
4. Add cheese ½ c at a time, stirring to melt between each addition. Continue to simmer soup, uncovered until broccoli is tender. (3-5 min)
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