Broccoli, Cannellini Bean & Cheddar Soup

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White beans pureed into this broccoli soup make it extra creamy so you don't need heaps of cheese to do the job. Serve with a crunchy whole-grain roll and a glass of winter ale.

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Katie Webster
Katie Webster
Katie Webster
Katie Webster is a freelance recipe developer, food photographer and author of the blog HealthySeasonalRecipes.com, where she shares easy and nutritious recipes for busy families. Her recipes have appeared in EatingWell, Fitness, Parents, Parenting and several Edible Communities publications. Her recipes and photography have been featured on popular online sites, including Kitchn and Parade.
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Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 scant cups
Nutrition Profile:
Low-Carb High-Calcium Bone-Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High-Fiber Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 pound broccoli crowns, trimmed and chopped (about 6 cups)

  • 1 14-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed (see Tip)

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

  • 1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Bring broth and water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add broccoli, cover and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in beans, salt and pepper and cook until the beans are heated through, about 1 minute.

  2. Transfer half the mixture to a blender with half the cheese and puree. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining broccoli mixture and cheese. Serve warm.

Tips

Tip: While we love the convenience of canned beans, they tend to be high in sodium. Give them a good rinse before adding to a recipe to rid them of some of their sodium (up to 35 percent) or opt for low-sodium or no-salt-added varieties. (These recipes are analyzed with rinsed, regular canned beans.) Or, if you have the time, cook your own beans from scratch.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2007

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

152 Calories
7g Fat
15g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 152
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 11g 22%
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Vitamin A 1242IU 25%
Vitamin C 57mg 63%
Folate 102mcg 25%
Sodium 558mg 24%
Calcium 205mg 16%
Iron 2mg 9%
Magnesium 19mg 4%
Potassium 491mg 10%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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