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Broccoli & mature cheddar soup

Broccoli & mature cheddar soup

A proper broccoli soup blitzed silky, sharpened with mature cheddar and mustard.

Total time
30 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Protein / serving
14g

Ingredients

Servings 4

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Method

  1. Step 1

    Soften the onion in the oil; add potato and stock and simmer 10 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Add the broccoli; simmer 6 to 7 minutes, keeping it green.

  3. Step 3

    Blitz smooth with the milk.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in cheddar and mustard off the boil; season and serve with bread.

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Nutrition per serving

Approximate values per serving
Calories280 kcal
Protein14g
Carbohydrates20g
– of which sugars6g
Fibre6g
Fat16g
– of which saturates7g
– of which omega-30.2g
Calcium320mg
Iron1.6mg
Salt1g
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