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How to Make Gail's Broccoli Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Gail's Broccoli Soup is a rich and creamy soup that is perfect for a cozy night in or a comforting lunch. This recipe is beloved by many for its unique combination of ingredients that come together to create a hearty and delicious dish. Made with fresh broccoli, garlic, onions, and a touch of cream, this soup is packed with flavor and sure to satisfy any craving for a warm and comforting meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cups water
  • 7 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 1 large russet potato, cubed
  • 6 carrots, cubed
  • 3 cups milk
  • 1 (16 ounce) bag frozen broccoli florets
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried chives
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 pound processed cheese food (such as Velveeta ®), sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 cups

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot; cook and stir the onion in the hot oil until soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Pour water and chicken bouillon cubes to the pot; cook and stir until the bouillon dissolves, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir the potato and carrot into the mixture in the pot; cook another 4 minutes.
  • Pour milk into the pot; add broccoli, garlic, chives, bay leaf, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to the mixture, stir, and cook until warm, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir the sliced processed cheese food into the soup, bring to a simmer, and cook and stir until the cheese food is melted completely into the soup, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking until the potatoes and carrots are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove and discard the bay leaf to serve.

    • Nutrition

    223 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 1165mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 28mg
    • Calcium: 303mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 551mg

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