Double Batch
Broccoli-Cheese Soup
Ham Crescents
Beverage Recommendation
Fre Alcohol-Removed Chardonnay
Ingredients
- 1 (32-oz) carton chicken broth
- 1 (12-oz) pkg broccoli florets
- 1½ cups half-and-half
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 (5-oz) pkg garlic croutons
Instructions
- Combine broth and broccoli in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together half-and-half and flour in a bowl; add to broccoli mixture, and simmer until thickened. Gradually stir in cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Sprinkle each serving with croutons. Top with additional shredded cheese, if desired.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 (8-oz) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 (9-oz) pkg thinly sliced honey ham, cut into small pieces
- 4 slices colby-Jack cheese, halved
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Unroll crescent dough, and separate into triangles.
- Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Wrap and chill leftovers up to 3 days.
- Arrange ham and 1 piece of cheese at wide end of each triangle. Roll up according to package directions. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
453
|
205
|
658
|
| Fat (g) | 30 | 9 | 39 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 16 | 4 | 20 |
| Protein (g) | 22 | 11 | 33 |
| Carb (g) | 26 | 20 | 46 |
| Fiber (g) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
