Broccoli-Cheese Soup

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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

  1. Combine broth and broccoli in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Unroll crescent dough, and separate into triangles.
  2. 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.
  3. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

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
Sodium (mg) 1147 640 1787

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