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velveeta broccoli cheese soup chicken broth
Lily Brooks

Velveeta Broccoli Cheese Soup Chicken Broth

This velveeta broccoli cheese soup chicken broth recipe blends rich chicken broth, creamy Velveeta, and fresh broccoli into a fast, comforting soup loaded with nutrients and flavor – ready in just 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Essential Components:
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 pound fresh broccoli florets
  • 8 oz Velveeta cheese cubed
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Wash and chop broccoli, dice onion, mince garlic, and cube Velveeta. Set aside.
  2. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds.
  3. Add flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes to form a roux.
  4. Slowly whisk in chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add broccoli and cook 8-10 minutes until tender.
  6. Remove from heat, add Velveeta cubes, and stir until fully melted and smooth.
  7. Stir in milk, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Warm through on low heat for 2-3 minutes without boiling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 14gFat: 18gFiber: 3g

Notes

Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version. Substitute sharp cheddar for Velveeta or use Greek yogurt in place of milk for a protein boost. For a gluten-free version, use cornstarch instead of flour.

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