Healthy Broccoli White Bean Cheddar Soup Recipe

This creamy and comforting Broccoli White Bean Cheddar Soup is a healthy and delicious meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner! I adapted this EatingWell recipe to be lower in fat by using fat-free cheddar cheese, but it's still packed with flavor. Enjoy it with a grilled cheese (on light bread with reduced-fat cheese, of course!) and an apple for a complete and satisfying meal. This recipe easily adjusts to your serving needs!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 122.4 kcal
Protein 16g
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Ingredients for Healthy Broccoli White Bean Cheddar Soup

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How to Make Healthy Broccoli White Bean Cheddar Soup

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups vegetable broth and 1 cup water to a boil over high heat.
  2. Add 1 large head of broccoli, cut into florets, and cook until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can of cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  4. Carefully transfer half of the soup mixture to a blender (or use an immersion blender). Add 1/2 cup of shredded fat-free cheddar cheese and blend until smooth and creamy.
  5. Repeat step 4 with the remaining soup mixture and cheese.
  6. Return the blended soup to the saucepan and stir to combine. Heat through gently. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve warm and enjoy! Garnish with extra cheese or a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

0g

Carbs

7g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Healthy Broccoli White Bean Cheddar Soup?

Healthy Broccoli White Bean Cheddar Soup takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Healthy Broccoli White Bean Cheddar Soup?

Healthy Broccoli White Bean Cheddar Soup has approximately 122.4 calories per serving, with about 16 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 1 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Healthy Broccoli White Bean Cheddar Soup?

The key ingredients for Healthy Broccoli White Bean Cheddar Soup are Reduced Sodium Fat Free Chicken Broth, Water, Broccoli, Cannellini Beans, White Pepper, Fat Free Cheddar Cheese. See the full list with measurements above.

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