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Lightened-Up Broccoli Cheddar Soup

  • 15 min
    Prep Time
  • 40 min
    Total Time
  • 4 people
    Serves
  • 603 per 1 serving
    Calories

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup clarified butter (ghee)or grass-fed butter
  • 1/4 cup unbleached all purpose flour
  • 3 cups Pacific Foods® Organic Chicken Stock
  • 2 cups Pacific Foods® Cashew Unsweetened Original Plant-Based Beverage
  • 1 large head of broccoli, finely chopped (about 3 cups)
  • 2 carrot, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups organic Cheddar cheese (plus more to garnish)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley to garnish
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds to garnish

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Add avocado oil to a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add ghee or grassfed butter to pot and melt. Slowly whisk in flour until completely dissolved. Begin to whisk in stock, pouring slowly and whisking as you pour. Whisk in cashew milk. 

  • Step 2

    Add broccoli, carrots, sea salt, pepper, and spices. Stir well to combine. Increase heat to medium heat and bring soup to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until broccoli and carrots are fork tender. Slowly add Cheddar cheese and stir well to combine. Serve soup with pumpkin seeds and parsley, if desired. Enjoy!

Made Specifically With

All Products
Calories 603
Total Fat 41 g
Sat. Fat 21.0 g
Trans Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 100 mg
Sodium 1274 mg
Total Carb 31 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Sugar 7 g
Protein 27 g
Vitamin D 1 %DV
Calcium 46 %DV
Iron 15 %DV
Potassium 20 %DV

This nutritional information refers to each serving of the entire recipe and not just the products used as ingredients.

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