Country Crock Recipes

Easy Creamy Broccoli Soup

2 Tbsp.Shedd's Spread Country Crock® Calcium plus Vitamin D

1 small onion, chopped

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) chicken broth

1 cup 2% milk

1 package (10 oz.) frozen broccoli florets, thawed

Pinch ground black pepper

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 2 oz.)

Melt Shedd's Spread Country Crock® Calcium plus Vitamin D in 4-quart saucepot and cook onion, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in broth and milk. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add broccoli. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender.

Process soup, in batches, in blender, until smooth. Return soup to saucepot. Season with pepper and heat through. Remove from heat, then stir in cheese until melted. Garnish, if desired, with additional cheese.

Cost per recipe*: $4.24.

Cost per serving*: $1.06.

*Based on average retail prices at national supermarkets.

Nutrition Information per serving
Calories 150, Calories From Fat 80, Saturated Fat 4.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 9g, Cholesterol 20mg, Sodium 470mg, Total Carbohydrates 9g, Sugars 4g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Protein 8g, Vitamin A 10%, Vitamin C 45%, Calcium 25%, Iron 0%