Red Leicester and Broccoli Soup
A creamy, delicious and easy to make Red Leicester and broccoli soup.
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Ingredients
- 25 grams butter
- 1 onion
- 2 heads of broccoli
- 1 potato
- 1 litre vegetable or chicken stock
- 100 grams Red Leicester grated
- 50 ml double cream
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Peel and roughly chop the onion. Add to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, until starting to soften.
- Roughly chop the stalks of the broccoli. Chop the potato (no need to peel). Add both to the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the stock. Chop the rest of the broccoli into small florets and add to the pan. Cook for 15-20 minutes until the broccoli is soft.
- Use a stick blender to blend the soup until smooth. Add the cheese and cream: stir. Taste to check the seasoning and add salt and pepper as needed.
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Nutrition Facts
Red Leicester and Broccoli Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
429
% Daily Value*
Fat
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
13
g
81
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
61
mg
20
%
Sodium
636
mg
28
%
Potassium
1528
mg
44
%
Carbohydrates
41
g
14
%
Fiber
10
g
42
%
Sugar
11
g
12
%
Protein
23
g
46
%
Vitamin A
2302
IU
46
%
Vitamin C
284
mg
344
%
Calcium
334
mg
33
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
