Broccoli-Cheese Chowder

A good vegetable soup, but I didn't taste the cheddar, so will not make this one again. I would not recommend the chicken broth, since it could overpower the taste of the soup. I'd recommend a blender or food processor to mash up the veggies. The ingredients are pretty much equivalent to a baked potato topped with sour cream and cheese and roasted vegetables. I'd rather have that than this soup.

Excellent with a few changes... In the mood for cream of broccoli soup I stumbled upon this recipe. I wanted a healthy version and thought it might need something more. I used 3 1/4 cps of organic chicken broth, 1 1/2 cups of almond milk. I did not have the other spices listed so, I added a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, fresh black pepper, 1 tb dried parsley, 1 tb dried oregano, 1 tb corn starch and salt as needed (about 1 tsp). I used my immersion blender to blend most of the ingredients. I also had no cheddar and used 1 cup of jarlsberg. What can I say...delish!! I regret not making a larger batch :). Enjoy! Pros: Easy Cons: Flavor but I fixed that

This dish was pretty tasty; the only thing I had to change was the amount of salt. It needed considerably more than was called for. Unfortunately, the reduced-fat cheese didn't blend well. Because it was so difficult to clean, I will not be making this again.

Yum Yum, GOOD! This is a REALLY good chowder! I didn't have any cheddar so I used mozzarella and I added a pinch of red pepper flakes since I was out of cayenne pepper and it was just fine, a nice heat to a creamy and full tasting chowder. In making the dish, it was a lot of stirring or the bottom of the pot will stick and that is never good, so you have to be very attentive. I love the way the flavors blend and it has a creamy taste due to the Yukon gold and onion base. I loved this chowder and will definitely make again (even with all the stirring). Pros: Healthy ingredients Cons: A lot of stirring, while making

After reading the other reviewers' problems with the low fat cheese and the potato, I had trepidations but it turned out fine. Living in Jordan, I had to substitute 1.5% low fat laban, sort of like Greek yogurt, for the low fat sour cream, and it worked well. I kept waiting for it to separate but it didn't and the flavor was what I wanted. I did use an immersion blender instead of following the instructions and that might have made it a bit thick. I also threw in a bit of parmesan. My husband kept complimenting the soup while he was eating it so I knew it was a hit. I'm trying to show my Dutch husband that we can eat healthy and still enjoy food. He'll eat anything with cheese in it but he has to watch his cholesterol and he tends to ignore vegetables. Voila! Pros: Very tasty and a good way to eat your broccoli, Cons: A little thick but that may be my fault

After reading the other reviewers' problems with the low fat cheese and the potato, I had trepidations but it turned out fine. Living in Jordan, I had to substitute 1.5% low fat laban, sort of like Greek yogurt, for the low fat sour cream, and it worked well. I kept waiting for it to separate but it didn't and the flavor was what I wanted. I did use an immersion blender instead of following the instructions and that might have made it a bit thick. I also threw in a bit of parmesan. My husband kept complimenting the soup while he was eating it so I knew it was a hit. I'm trying to show my Dutch husband that we can eat healthy and still enjoy food. He'll eat anything with cheese in it but he has to watch his cholesterol and he tends to ignore vegetables. Voila!Pros: Very tasty and a good way to eat your broccoli,Cons: A little thick but that may be my fault

This is the first recipe from eating well that I tried and it made me fall in love with this site. Great Job Eating Well

The Best Broccoli Soup Ever Usually, no, every other time I've made some version of broccoli soup it turns out terrible, but not this time! I used greek yogurt instead of the sour cream and cannellini beans instead of the potato. I also added black pepper and about a tablespoon of hot sauce as well as a little italian seasoning besides the spices listed. The soup is very substantial and not at all watery. I will def. make this again. Pros: Cheesy, creamy, flavorful Cons: prep time

Tasty! Was this healthy?Not sure what "real" broccoli & cheese chowder is made of, but I assume this is the "healthy" version. Anyhow, it is tasty! I don't think it loses any flavor at all from "the real thing". I didn't use the mustard or hot pepper, since I don't like/don't have them, but it turned out great! Will make again!

Tasty! Was this healthy? Not sure what "real" broccoli & cheese chowder is made of, but I assume this is the "healthy" version. Anyhow, it is tasty! I don't think it loses any flavor at all from "the real thing". I didn't use the mustard or hot pepper, since I don't like/don't have them, but it turned out great! Will make again!

Double the seasonings and it is great I LOVE this dish and have made it several times; however, I do feel you need to nearly double the seasonings/mustard, to get the best flavor. Easy enough change, still healthy, simple and delicious! Pros: healthy, easy Cons: needs a bit more spice

Great weeknight meal! I've made this several times and have subbed cauliflower and white beans (for protein) for the broccoli and potato with great success. I like it pureed until very smooth, but also good a little chunky. Add a dash or two of Tabasco or cayenne pepper for a little kick. Pros: Easy, healthy, vegetarian

Just OKI LOVE broccoli and cheddar soup, so I was quite excited to find a healthier version to try. I was a little disappointed, though. For the amount of effort and time, the taste was kind of bland and I did not care for the texture of the soup at all. I liked the taste the potatoes added, but I agree with another user's review that they made the soup feel grainy. Maybe if I had used red potatoes instead of of the Russet? Although then you wouldn't have gotten the thickness from the starch of a Russet. In any event, I probably won't make this again. My husband didn't care for it, either.Pros: Potatoes make it seem like you're getting moreCons: Texture and taste

Just OK I LOVE broccoli and cheddar soup, so I was quite excited to find a healthier version to try. I was a little disappointed, though. For the amount of effort and time, the taste was kind of bland and I did not care for the texture of the soup at all. I liked the taste the potatoes added, but I agree with another user's review that they made the soup feel grainy. Maybe if I had used red potatoes instead of of the Russet? Although then you wouldn't have gotten the thickness from the starch of a Russet. In any event, I probably won't make this again. My husband didn't care for it, either. Pros: Potatoes make it seem like you're getting more Cons: Texture and taste

I love this soup, as it was a hit with my family as well. However, instead of doing the hand mash of the veggies I did a mid-level puree of about 1/3 and I added more chicken stock, as a "chowder" was just too chunky. Overall the flavors blended really well together- will make again for sure!

I added some chopped ham and added the cheese in the plate. I served it with fresh bread which I ate "french-style" (putting the bread pieces in the soup with cheese on top).

Awesome recipe. I made everything exactly as the recipe, except at the end I added a teaspoon of black pepper, a 1/2 teaspoon of more cayenne pepper, and a little more salt. Super yummy! Thanks!

Tasty soup! Not as heavy/thick as your typical broccoli and cheese soup, but perfect healthier version. Next time I'd add a little more cheese to bring out the cheese flavor a bit more. Great with french bread for sopping. Yum!

This is a super yummy soup!!!! I added slightly more cayenne pepper and blended the ingredients in a food processor...overall very easy to make. Love it!

I can't count the times I've made this soup. It's a stable in our house as both my husband and I love it. Have to admit that I use regular cheese as the low fat stuff just doesn't cut it ;-).

The reduced-fat cheese was stringy and clumped up after adding to the soup. Soup would be better just adding some cheese on top. Won't be making again.

The reduced-fat cheese was stringy and clumped up after adding to the soup. Soup would be better just adding some cheese on top. Won't be making again.

Easy to make, colorful, tastes great. Can't wait to have leftovers.

Easy to make, colorful, tastes great. Can't wait to have leftovers.

This was excellent. We tried the soup prior to adding the cheese and sour cream, and it was delicious at that stage. Quick and easy too. Definitely a keeper. Kelly, Castro Valley, ca