Best Microwave Cheesy Broccoli Soup Low Fat Recipes

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20 MINUTE BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP



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Broccoli Cheese Soup is an easy cheesy soup ready in 20 minutes, start to finish!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Lunch     Side Dish     Soup

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion (diced)
1 cup carrots (diced)
3 cups fresh broccoli
2 cups chicken broth
½ teaspoon each thyme and garlic powder
salt & pepper (to taste )
2 tablespoons flour
1 ½ cups light cream
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
⅓ cup parmesan cheese (fresh)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook butter, onion and carrots over medium heat until onion softens (about 3 minutes). Add broccoli, chicken broth, and seasonings. Simmer until broccoli is softened, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove 1 cup of vegetables, coarsely chop and set aside. Using an immersion blender, blend remaining vegetables and broth.
  • Place flour in a small bowl. Add in cream a little at a time stirring until smooth. Bring blended vegetable mixture to a boil and whisk in cream mixture. Continue whisking until thick and bubbly, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir in cheeses & reserved chopped vegetables and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 560 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP - 20 MINUTE FAST AND LOW FAT



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This is a recipe that is super fast and fit into my weight watchers. It is 4 points and makes 4 servings of about 1 1/4 cups each. Ohh, By the way it really is great!!

Provided by marna

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (1 lb) bag of frozen broccoli floret
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth or 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 -4 finely chopped shallots
1 tablespoon butter (or 10 servings spray butter)
1 cup of your favorite shredded cheddar cheese (we use Kraft Cheddar Classic Melts)
1 cup fat-free half-and-half

Steps:

  • Place broccoli and 3/4 cup water in microwave safe dish, Microwave broccoli until fork tender (about 6 min on high).
  • Meanwhile in sauce pan, saute shallots until clear.
  • When clear, add flour to pan and stir until flour cooked Add broth and 1/2 cup of broccoli water and 1/4 of broccoli spears.
  • Mash entire mixture with a potato masher.
  • Bring to a rapid boil.
  • Boil for about 3-5 minutes.
  • Decrease heat, add rest of broccoli spears (whole), half and half and cheese.
  • Stir until cheese melts.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper and enjoy.

VELVEETA® CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP



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Pinch yourself. You're not dreaming. This thick, creamy broccoli Cheddar soup that's ready in less than 30 minutes is the real deal.

Provided by VELVEETA Cheese

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     VELVEETA Cheese

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
¼ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons flour
2 ½ cups milk
¾ pound VELVEETA®, cut up
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed, drained
⅛ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until onion is tender. Add flour; cook 1 minute or until bubbly, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in milk. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 1 minute.
  • Add remaining ingredients. Cook until VELVEETA is melted and soup is heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Carbohydrate 15.2 g, Cholesterol 63.1 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 920.1 mg, Sugar 10.2 g

MICROWAVE CHEESY BROCCOLI SOUP! LOW-FAT!!



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So easy and lowfat!! This is really pretty good and I make it about once a month. I cut the recipe in half sometimes, when it's just me eating it.

Provided by KadesMom

Categories     Vegetable

Time 27m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup carrot, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons water, divided
1 cup water, divided
1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli cuts
2 1/2 cups skim milk
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a 2 qt microwave-safe dish, combine carrots and 2 tbls water.
  • Cover and microwave on high for 3 minutes; stir.
  • Cover and cook 3 minutes longer until tender.
  • Add broccoli.
  • Cover and cook 3 minutes; stir.
  • Cover and cook 1 1/2 - 2minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in milk.
  • In a small bowl, combine flour, boullion, salt and pepper; stir in remaining water until smooth.
  • Pour over broccoli mixture.
  • Cover and microwave on high for 11 minutes, STIRRING EVERY MINUTE until mixture boils and thickens. (Careful that it doesn't boil over).
  • Stir in cheese until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.1, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 3.2, Sodium 661.5, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 2.7, Protein 9.4

QUICK AND SIMPLE BROCCOLI AND CHEESE



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This recipe is great for just-getting-started-cooks.

Provided by KGASKINS

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Broccoli

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (10 ounce) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
3 tablespoons butter, melted
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 6 minutes. Drain and transfer to a microwave safe casserole dish.
  • Pour melted butter over broccoli (use more or less, to taste) and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cheese over the top and microwave, on high, for 1 minute, or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 166.1 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

LOW-FAT BROCCOLI SOUP



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"This delicious soup is a great way to eat a nutritious vegetable," notes Kay Fairley of Charleston, Illinois. "It has a wonderful fresh flavor."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups chopped fresh or frozen broccoli
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the broccoli, onion and broth; simmer for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Puree half of the mixture in a blender; return to the saucepan. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and 3 tablespoons of milk until smooth. Gradually add remaining milk. Stir into the broccoli mixture. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 157mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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