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Broccoli Cheddar is one of my favorite soups, but it can be very heavy and well, nap-inducing. This healthy broccoli cheddar soup from Basically by bon app\u00e9tit really hits the mark.<\/p>\n
It’s lighter than the traditional thick, overly cheesy version you’re accustomed to and perfectly balanced. Simply omit the cheesy croutons if gluten’s not your jam. Healthy broccoli cheddar soup is the ultimate comfort food.<\/p>\n
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Halve 2 onions<\/strong>. Peel and coarsely chop. Peel and smash 4 garlic cloves<\/strong>, then coarsely chop. No need to break out your best knife skills because it\u2019s all going to get blended, but try to cut everything into somewhat even pieces so they cook at the same rate.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#1e1e1e” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_5_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_5_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”36px||36px|” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_fold=”5%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” border_color_all=”rgba(51,51,51,0.1)” border_width_bottom=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Melt\u00a0<\/span>3 Tbsp. unsalted butter<\/strong>\u00a0in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-low heat. Add onion, garlic, and\u00a0<\/span>\u00bd tsp. red pepper flakes<\/strong>; season with\u00a0<\/span>salt<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>black pepper<\/strong>. Stir to combine, then cover pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and just starting to take on color, 8\u201310 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#1e1e1e” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_5_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_5_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”36px||36px|” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_fold=”5%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” border_color_all=”rgba(51,51,51,0.1)” border_width_bottom=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Meanwhile, trim bottoms of\u00a0<\/span>2 heads of broccoli<\/strong>, then peel. 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Pour in\u00a0<\/span>5 cups water<\/strong>, add\u00a0<\/span>1 Tbsp. salt<\/strong>, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and keep at a simmer. 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You should have about 2 1\/2 cups.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#1e1e1e” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_5_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_5_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”36px||36px|” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_fold=”5%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” border_color_all=”rgba(51,51,51,0.1)” border_width_bottom=”1px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Add half of florets to pot, cover, and cook until bright green, 3\u20135 minutes. Transfer to a blender, let cool for 5 minutes, and pur\u00e9e until smooth. Some blender advice: Don’t fill your blender more than halfway\u2014work in batches as necessary. To avoid explosions, remove the center lid from the blender and cover with a kitchen towel. Alternatively, use an immersion blender. Your soup won\u2019t be quite as smooth, but it will still be great. Return pur\u00e9e to pot.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_text_color=”#1e1e1e” text_font_size=”17px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_5_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_5_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin=”||0px|” custom_padding=”36px||36px|” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_intensity_fold=”5%” animation_starting_opacity=”100%” border_color_all=”rgba(51,51,51,0.1)” border_width_bottom=”1px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Return to medium heat and add remaining florets. Cover pot and cook until bright green, another 3\u20135 minutes. Add\u00a0<\/span>2 cups cheddar cheese<\/strong>\u00a0and stir until smooth. 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