Slow Cooked Broccoli and Asparagus Soup with Garlic Cheddar Croutons
This slow-cooked soup is healthy and indulgent with its rich flavors and superior taste.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 303kcal
Ingredients
Soup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or flour
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 bunch asparagus spears trimmed and chopped
- 4 cups chicken stock fat-free and low-sodium or vegetable stock
- 2 cups milk
- 1 lemon juiced
Croutons
- 4 slices good-quality whole-grain bread cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese finely shredded
- sea salt to taste
- pepper fresh ground, to taste
Instructions
Soup
- Heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the butter. When melted add the cornstarch (or flour) and stir until bubbly. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes until onion is soft. Add the garlic and cook about 30 seconds. Add the broccoli and asparagus and stir until coated.
- Transfer this mixture to your slow cooker pot and add the stock to cover. Cook on low heat, until the vegetables are soft, about 6-8 hours.
- Transfer the soup to a blender and blend until desired consistency. Pour back in the crockpot and stir in the milk and lemon juice. Heat until soup is hot throughout. Season with salt and pepper.
Croutons
- Toss the bread cubes with the olive oil, chili powder, and cheese. Bake in a 350 degree oven until crisp, stirring once, about 10 minutes.
- Serve the soup topped with the croutons, additional cheese, and pieces of broccoli or asparagus spears if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup soup and 6 croutons | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 343mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 11