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Light Cheesy Jalapeño Broccoli Soup
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13 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 25MINS

Light Cheesy Jalapeño Broccoli Soup

A spicy twist on the classic broccoli soup. Using 3 kinds of cheese adds another dimension of flavor, and it's not too heavy! Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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CaribbeanPot
Using the cuisine of Trinidad and Tobago as my base, please follow me on a delicious culinary tour of the islands.
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A spicy twist on the classic broccoli soup. Using 3 kinds of cheese adds another dimension of flavor, and it's not too heavy! Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
25MINS
Total Time
$2.38
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
US / Metric
Broccoli Florets
3 cups
Butter
2 Tbsp
Scallion
1 bunch
Scallion, sliced
2 scallions per 4 servings
Fresh Thyme
3 sprigs
Chicken Stock
2 1/2 cups
Chicken Stock
Milk
2 1/2 cups
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/4 tsp
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Salt
1/4 tsp
Medium Cheddar Cheese
1/3 cup
Aged Cheddar Cheese
1/3 cup
Pepper Jack Cheese
1/3 cup
Grated Pepper Jack Cheese
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
366
Fat
19.8 g
Protein
22.1 g
Carbs
26.6 g
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step 1
In a large pot with boiling salted water, add in the Broccoli Florets (3 cups) and cook for around 3 minutes to slightly soften the broccoli. Drain and set the broccoli aside.
step 2
Place the pot back on the stove over low heat and add in the Butter (2 Tbsp). Move it around to melt. Add in Jalapeño Peppers (2) and let it gently cook for 3-4 minutes over low heat.
step 3
Add in the Scallion (1 bunch) and leaves from the Fresh Thyme (3 sprigs). Stir to sweat down the vegetables.
step 4
Add in All-Purpose Flour (2 Tbsp). Stir continuously for another 3 minutes. Then add the Chicken Stock (2 1/2 cups) as you keep stirring. Next, stir in the Milk (2 1/2 cups) and let it come up to a boil. Season with Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1/4 tsp) and Salt (1/4 tsp).
step 5
Add in the Medium Cheddar Cheese (1/3 cup), Aged Cheddar Cheese (1/3 cup) and Pepper Jack Cheese (1/3 cup). Stir well, then add in the broccoli. Let it continue to cook on a rolling boil for 5 minutes. Serve in large bowls and enjoy!
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Comfort Food
Healthy
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Quick & Easy
Soup
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