⏱ 40 min totalBroccoli Soup with Cheddar Cheese
Per 1 serving · 533 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein19g15% of calories
- Carbs18g15% of calories
- Fat40g71% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Cheese (533 g) has 487 calories, with 19 g of protein, 18 g of carbohydrates and 40 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (71% of calories). It is high in protein (37% DV), Vitamin A (45% DV) and Vitamin C (154% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 40%, 119% and 41% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein37%
- Vitamin A45%
- Vitamin C154%
- Vitamin K131%
- Riboflavin (B2)33%
- Vitamin B625%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber16%
- Vitamin E15%
- Niacin18%
- Choline10%
- Potassium17%
- Magnesium12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium40%
- Saturated fat119%
- Cholesterol41%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 tbsp Butter
⅓ lb Broccoli
³⁄₁₆ large Onion
⅓ cloves, minced Garlic
³⁄₁₆ tsp, leaves Tarragon
³⁄₁₆ cup, fluid Heavy whipping cream
½ tbsp All-purpose flour
1 ¹⁄₁₆ cup Chicken broth
⅓ cup, shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
- 1
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a heavy medium pot over medium-high heat. Add broccoli stems and onion; sauté until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
- 2
Add garlic and tarragon; sauté for 1 minute. Add stock; bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered until broccoli is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in cream.
- 3
Mix remaining 3 tablespoons butter (melted) with flour in a small bowl to make a paste. Whisk paste into soup. Add broccoli florets. Simmer until soup thickens and florets are tender, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Preheat broiler. Place 6 ovenproof soup bowls on a baking sheet. Divide soup among bowls. Sprinkle 1/3 cup cheese over each. Broil until cheese melts and bubbles around edges, about 4 minutes.
- 5
Serve immediately and enjoy (careful, as the bowls will be hot).
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (533 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 406 μg | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 138 mg | 154% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 157 μg | 131% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 33% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Folate (B9) | 121 μg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 22% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 25% |
| Choline | 54 mg | 10% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 385 mg | 38% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 808 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 52 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 366 mg | 52% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 16 μg | 30% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.5 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 38 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 629 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 15 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.1 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.4 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.3 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 10 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 352 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.4 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 487 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 93minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 58minCycling (moderate)
- 41minRunning (6 mph)
- 69minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Cheese?
One serving of Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Cheese (1 serving) has 487 calories, which works out to 91 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Cheese high in protein?
It provides a solid 19 g of protein per serving (37% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 15% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Cheese keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 14 g of net carbs and 15% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Cheese?
911 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Broccoli Soup with Cheddar Cheese?
5.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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