Broccoli, white beans and Cheddar blend together deliciously in this quick and healthy soup.

Makes 6 servings, scant 1 cup each

ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 pound broccoli crowns, trimmed and chopped (about 6 cups)
1 14-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese

1. Bring broth and water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add broccoli, cover and continue cooking until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in beans, salt and pepper and continue cooking until the beans are heated through, about 1 minute.
2. Transfer half the mixture to a blender with half the cheese and puree. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining broccoli mixture and cheese. Serve warm.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 153 calories; 7 g fat (4 g sat, 0 g mono); 21 mg cholesterol; 15 g carbohydrate; 11 g protein; 6 g fiber; 437 mg sodium; 435 mg potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (94% daily value), Vitamin A (25% dv), Calcium (21% dv).
1/2 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 lean meat

I made this for my picky 7 year old. Broccoli is about the only veggie I can get her to eat willingly. She had no idea there was *gasp* FIBER in there as well.:) We all loved it.

Anonymous, Palm Harbor, FL

This recipe will definitely become a repeat performer at our dinner table. So easy to prepare and the flavor was great!

Jane, Pittsburgh, PA

This made a thick, delicious soup.

Anonymous, Boston, MA

I started with an onion sauteed in a bit of butter to give the soup a more solid base. I thought it brought out the sweetness in the broccoli much better than the original.

Anonymous, Walden, NY

My kids loved it! What more can I say? It was a very thick rich soup. Easy to make. The kids sprinkled extra grated cheese on top.

Anonymous

Even though this was excellent, I only gave it 3 stars due to my changes. First, I halved the recipe as there's only 2 of us. There's not really any ingredients to provide flavor depth, so I sauteed 1/2 an onion, 1 clove of garlic--minced, a pinch of dried red pepper, parsley and fresh thyme. Then I added the broth, broccoli etc. and continued as directed. Served in 'bowls' of roasted squash, with a side of sauteed apples and onions. A wonderfully warming fall meal!

Anonymous, Lansing, MI

This is a great "dump veggies in soup" recipe. I added a chopped carrot and some canned artichokes. I also mixed cheeses - cheddar and Parmesan, because I didn't have enough of each. Thick, comforting, filling, and yummy.

Sara, Colchester, VT

What a disappointment. I can't believe how many good reviews this recipe got. I followed the instructions perfectly, and after I'd blended the soup, I still ended up with something that was the consistency of broccoli dip. It was VERY thick. I ended up having to crack open a can of canned vegetable soup I had around the house and use the broth from that, AND used the juice from a can of diced tomatoes, just to bring this to a somewhat edible consistency. After I'd doctored it up, I liked the taste, but it still was much more thick than a soup should be. I may try this again, but if I do, I know now that I need to double up on the vegetable broth.

Anonymous, Morrisville, NC

A squeeze of lemon does wonders for this recipe. Also had to add a little more salt , pepper, and cheese, which decreases the healthy factor a bit. A wonderful Saturday afternoon lunch with chewy bread.

Barbara

So yummy and so simple! This is a keeper.

Elizabeth, Topeka, KS

YUCK! It was not at all what I was ecpecting. the beans ruined it. The texture and taste with the beans was the unbearable. Yuck! This is the first recipe we have found on here that we did not like. It was the only thing that taste like health food.

Karissa, RI

This was amazing. Easy to prepare and very satisfying.

Livtocook, New York, NY

This is an easy and delicious way to serve a lot of nutrition to my family. Both my sons -- one who loves broccoli and the other who hates it -- loved this soup.

MW, Whittier, CA

SO easy, SO delicious!! The entire family enjoyed it with some whole grain bread on the side for dipping. YUM. I really appreciate a soup (or any meal prep) that is simple and nutritious.

Anonymous, AK

My daughter did not care for this but my husband and myself loved it, and will make it again.

Renee, Kansas City, MO

Works well with nutritional yeast instead of the cheese, too!

Kelly, Ashland, OR