Emily's Broccoli Cheese Soup

This is an easy weeknight dinner. I came up for it because I wanted a lighter version of the classic comfort soup.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 167 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup grated carrots
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• ½ cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning
• 1 large head broccoli, cut into bite-size pieces
• 6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine chicken stock, chicken soup, cornstarch, steak seasoning, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder together in a slow cooker set.

Step 2

Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir broccoli, carrots, and onion in hot oil until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer broccoli mixture to slow cooker.

Step 3

Cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours; add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted. Ladle soup into bowls and top each portion with a dollop of sour cream.