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Broccoli cheese soup

This tasty broccoli soup is packed with tooth- and gum-supporting vitamins K and C. With a boost of calcium and flavor from the added cheese, this soup makes a healthy choice for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients:

3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
1 ¾ cups broccoli florets (about 8 ounces)
1 ½ cup diced yellow onion
3 medium carrots
2 garlic cloves
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup half-and-half
4 ounces shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese
Fresh parsley

Instructions:

  1. Chop the broccoli florets and carrots. Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
  2. Pour the stock into a large saucepan and bring to a boil, adding the broccoli, onion, carrots, salt, pepper and garlic.
  3. Reduce heat and cook until broccoli is tender.
  4. Remove soup from heat and blend ingredients, either using a hand blender or by pouring batches of soup into a blender or food processor.
  5. Once fully blended, return soup to saucepan. Stir in half-and-half and two ounces of cheese.
  6. To serve, top with parsley and remaining cheese.