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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (237g) Recipe makes 12 servings
Calories 359
Calories from Fat 246		(68%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 27.4g	42%
	Saturated Fat 17.1g	85%
	Monounsaturated Fat 7.5g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 80mg		26%
Sodium 791mg		32%
Potassium 509mg		14%
Total Carbohydrate 17.4g		5%
	Dietary Fiber 1.7g	6%
	Sugars 0.9g
Protein 12.7g		25%
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Creamy Broco-Vita Soup

Recipe #395181 | 40 min | 20 min prep | add private note

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By: Chef #183236
Oct 18, 2009

Don't let the name fool you. this is one fantastic soup. it's smooth, creamy and comforting with a declicous flavor with a hint of velveeta cheese. this soup is awesome served hot or cold. best part is, all ingredients are right in your cupboard or fridge.

SERVES 12 , 1/2 gallon (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 lb cheese spread (Velveeta)
2 heads fresh broccoli
5 cups skim milk
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
1 medium onion
1 garlic clove
8 ounces baby spinach
salt
pepper

Directions

1
Wash and cut broccoli, place in steamer. Steam until fork tender. Add spinach on top and steam the last 2 minutes Pour into blender, add 1 c of milk and blend until smooth. Only blend 1/2 blenderful at a time, always including the milk in with the broccoli. Repeat until all broccoli is used. Pour into large bowl. Repeat blending again for a super smooth consistency. Pour into large pan to heat.
2
(While the broccoli is steaming, place onions, garlic and butter in skillet and brown. Add flour and mix until smooth. Place into blender with 1 c milk and broccoli. Blend until smooth.).
3
Placve pan on stove and cook over med heat. Add cream and any remaining milk. Drop in cubes of cheese spread. Salt and pepper to taste. Heat until just bubbly.