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)


Nutrition Information:

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442k Calories
25g Protein
19g Total Fat
38g Carbs
26% Health Score
Limit These
Calories
442k
22%

Fat
19g
30%

  Saturated Fat
12g
75%

Carbohydrates
38g
13%

  Sugar
5g
6%

Cholesterol
59mg
20%

Sodium
847mg
37%

Alcohol
3g
18%

Get Enough Of These
Protein
25g
51%

Vitamin C
46mg
56%

Calcium
531mg
53%

Vitamin K
51µg
49%

Phosphorus
455mg
46%

Manganese
0.78mg
39%

Folate
131µg
33%

Fiber
8g
33%

Potassium
841mg
24%

Magnesium
94mg
24%

Iron
4mg
23%

Zinc
3mg
22%

Vitamin A
1101IU
22%

Vitamin B2
0.35mg
21%

Vitamin B6
0.34mg
17%

Copper
0.33mg
17%

Selenium
11µg
16%

Vitamin B1
0.19mg
13%

Vitamin E
1mg
9%

Vitamin B5
0.83mg
8%

Vitamin B12
0.49µg
8%

Vitamin B3
0.99mg
5%

Vitamin D
0.34µg
2%

covered percent of daily need
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