Skinny Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe - 30 Minute Dinner, 200 Calories (2024)

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by Jennifer Debth

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At 200 calories per serving, thisSkinny Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe is a significantly lightened up version of a classic! While it may be light on calories, it certainly isn’t light on flavor!

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This is probably my last soup recipe of the season (fingers crossed that summer weather is right around the corner!), but I just HAD to sneak one more in, because this one is

KILLER.

Perfect for coolspring evenings, or chilly, rainy summer days, thisSkinny Broccoli Cheese Soup is loadedwith flavor,but definitely light on calories.

It has all your fave broccoli cheese soup flavors, but is lightened up with my secret ingredient . . .

Who’s ready for some health-i-fied, flavor bomb soup?!

Skinny Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe - 30 Minute Dinner, 200 Calories (2)

I don’t know about you, but I could eat soup/chili

all day

every day.

Yes.

Even in the summer:

  1. Because Trevorlikes the apartment FREEZING cold, so I need something to keep me warm.
  2. Because summer thunderstorms call forcurling up with a movie and a bowl of soup.
  3. Um, because it tastes good? AndCAN be loaded with good for ingredients.

But back to #3, because it can also be loaded with heavy cream, butter, loads of cheese, and just be a total gut bomb. That’s greatfor those winter days when you can really use some stick-to-your-ribs kinda food, but for summer, I like keepin’ things a little lightened up. 😉

Enter:Skinny Broccoli Cheese Soup.

Honestly, this turned out even better than I imagined.

I’m not gonna lie, I was a little worried to have people taste test, because no, this isn’t as creamy and cheesy as your traditional broccoli cheese soup.

H.O.W.E.V.E.R.

As long as you KNOW it’s not going to be as creamy and heavy as the traditional version, I just KNOW you’re going to get rave reviews.

I know I did (husband AND neighbor approved thankyouverymuch).

Did I mention this is a one pot wonder?!

You’re going to start by melting just a touch of butter in a large stockpot.

Then you’ll add in onion, celery, garlic, and spices: salt/nutmeg/pepper – and let that cook for about five minutes.

Next up, stir in some broth, milk, and frozen cauliflower florets. Simmer until the cauli is tender, then use an immersion blender to blend until smooth! PS – If you don’t have an immersion blender (you shouldgetone… less than $30! 😉 ), you can definitely use your high powdered blender!

Then, add in some shredded carrot, frozen broccoli florets, and cook THAT until the broccoli is tender.

Blend away –> stir in some cheese –> EAT!

Skinny Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe - 30 Minute Dinner, 200 Calories (3)ThisSkinny Broccoli Cheese Soup is the perfect, lightened up spring soup that’s loaded with veggies and flavor. I PROMISE you won’t even miss the heavy cream. 😉

– Jennifer

Skinny Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe - 30 Minute Dinner, 200 Calories (4)

Skinny Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

5 from 6 votes

At 200 calories per serving, this Skinny Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe is a significantly lightened up version of a classic! While it may be light on calories, it certainly isn't light on flavor!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small yellow onion roughly chopped
  • 1 stalk celery roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh pepper
  • 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth more as needed to thin out to desired consistency
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • 1 (16 oz) bag frozen cauliflower florets
  • 1 medium carrot shredded
  • 1 (16 oz) bag frozen broccoli florets
  • 1 1/2 cups reduced fat shredded sharp cheddar about 6-8 oz

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Instructions

  • In a large soup pot, melt butter over medium/medium high heat.

  • Add chopped onion, celery, and garlic, and spices and cook, about 5 minutes.

  • Add in broth, milk, and cauliflower and bring to a simmer.

  • Simmer until cauliflower is fork tender, about 3-5 minutes.

  • Use an immersion blender to blend.

  • Add in carrots and broccoli and simmer until broccoli is cooked to your liking, about 5 minutes.

  • Use an immersion blender to blend.

  • Stir in cheese until melted.

  • Taste and re-season, if necessary and serve!

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STORING

Room Temp:N/A

Refrigerator:3 Days

Freezer:6 Months

Reheat:If frozen, thaw in fridge then microwave to reheat

*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions

Notes

Nutritional information is for 1/6th of the recipe.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Skinny Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 200 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Carbohydrates 15g5%

Protein 16g32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

Keywords: cheesy, cozy, healthy

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Course: Lunch, Main Dish, Soup

Cuisine: American

Author: Jennifer Debth

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  1. Anonymous

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    Skinny Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe - 30 Minute Dinner, 200 Calories (13)

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  2. Bonnie

    Fargo, North Dakota

    Skinny Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe - 30 Minute Dinner, 200 Calories (14)

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    Chesterton, Indiana

    Skinny Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe - 30 Minute Dinner, 200 Calories (15)

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  4. Sheri

    Edmonton, Alberta

    Skinny Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe - 30 Minute Dinner, 200 Calories (16) I made this today with my excess veggie tray and casserole broccoli/cauliflower..I must say it turned out absolutely amazing 😊

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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Yay! Thanks, Sheri!

  5. Tina

    How does this have 10 grams of fat? Seems healthier than that!

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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      You need fat in a healthy diet 🙂 so I would say this recipe is very healthy! That being said, the fat comes from the cheese and butter. You can reduce if you really need to.

  6. Melanie

    Is it possible to make this for less people? I.e. Halve/quarter the recipe?

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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Absolutely!

  7. Katherine

    I haven’t had broccoli cheese soup in so long…and this soup is calling out to me! 😉

    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Yay!! I hope you love it! 🙂

  8. Janet

    Skinny Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe - 30 Minute Dinner, 200 Calories (17) OMgoodness SMTY! You never fail to amaze me!!!

    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Aww thank you Janet!! <3

Skinny Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe - 30 Minute Dinner, 200 Calories (2024)

FAQs

How many calories are in a bowl of broccoli cheese soup? ›

How many calories in broccoli cheddar soup? Broccoli cheddar soup calories may vary depending on what was added to it. Most of them will fall between 175 calories to 450 calories per serving/bowl. Our healthy broccoli cheddar soup recipe has about 197 calories per serving.

How many calories are in 2 cups of Broccoli Soup? ›

There are 412 calories in 2 cups of Broccoli Soup.

Is broccoli cheddar soup good or bad for you? ›

Is broccoli soup good for you? Most of the time, broccoli cheese soup isn't the healthiest option since it has lots of cheese and heavy cream. This version is lightened up with evaporated skim milk and less cheese. It also uses extra vegetables that are blended to create some of the creaminess in the soup.

How many calories are in a cup of homemade Broccoli Soup? ›

Other common serving sizes
Serving SizeCalories
1 oz25
100 g87
1 cup206
Aug 21, 2007

How many calories are in 1 cup of broccoli cheddar soup? ›

Nutrition (per serving)
Serving Size1 cup (242g)
Calories240
Total Fat14g
Saturated Fats9g
Trans Fat0.5g
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How many calories are in 1 cup of broccoli and cheese? ›

Broccoli With Cheese Sauce (1 cup) contains 16g total carbs, 11.2g net carbs, 15.4g fat, 12.2g protein, and 242 calories.

How many calories in a cup of Panera broccoli cheese soup? ›

Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup Cup (1 cup) contains 19g total carbs, 15g net carbs, 13g fat, 9g protein, and 230 calories.

How many calories in a bowl of Panera Broccoli Soup? ›

Panera Bread Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Bowl (1 order) contains 30g total carbs, 24g net carbs, 21g fat, 14g protein, and 360 calories.

How many calories are in 2 cups of homemade vegetable soup? ›

Vegetable Soup Homemade (2 cups) contains 9g total carbs, 3g net carbs, 2g fat, 4g protein, and 80 calories.

What is the unhealthiest soup? ›

Just avoid these five soups listed below, and swap them out for the healthier alternatives we've provided:
  1. Clam chowder. Anything with the word "chowder" in it is probably going to be high in cream, fat, and calories. ...
  2. Potato soup. ...
  3. Lobster bisque. ...
  4. Chili. ...
  5. Broccoli and cheese soup.
Jan 12, 2012

What does broccoli soup do to your body? ›

Salads and soups with broccoli are a delight to many diners. Broccoli is one of the richest sources of good carbohydrates which aid digestion maintaining low blood sugar. And because it has the right amount of fibrous roughage it also helps in preventing constipation.

Is panera broccoli cheddar soup bad for you? ›

The Unhealthiest Panera Soup: Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Besides its 11 grams of saturated fat, this soup is suffused with sodium. In a 1-cup serving, expect 46% of the daily recommended limit of 2,300 milligrams. "Diets high in sodium can lead to high blood pressure," says Michelle Rauch, MS, RDN.

How many calories are in broccoli and cheddar soup? ›

Ingredients
CaloriesTotal FatCarbohydrates
2901821

How do you know how many calories are in homemade soup? ›

Go to the USDA National Nutrient Database and look up the calories and nutrients for each individual ingredient in the correct amount. Enter the information into the Meal Calculator spreadsheet including number of servings for each individual ingredient or recipe.

Does homemade soup have a lot of calories? ›

Vegetable soup calories depend on the ingredients, but homemade veggie soup can have as few as 60 calories per cup. Homemade veggie soup tends to have fewer calories and less sodium than store-bought or restaurant vegetable soup.

How many calories are in a bowl of broccoli cheddar soup from Panera? ›

370 Cal

How many calories are in 8 oz broccoli cheddar soup? ›

8 oz of broccoli cheddar soup - 8oz (Flavors NYC) contains 190 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 22% carbs, 65% fat, and 14% protein. This is a good source of protein (14% of your Daily Value).

Is Panera's broccoli cheddar soup healthy? ›

The Unhealthiest Panera Soup: Broccoli Cheddar Soup

In a 1-cup serving, expect 46% of the daily recommended limit of 2,300 milligrams. "Diets high in sodium can lead to high blood pressure," says Michelle Rauch, MS, RDN. "Hypertension is a major risk factor associated with heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease."

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