Lunch: Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Recipe by Anna Watson Carl Greek yogurt gives this creamy favorite a lighter, tangy twist.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Broccoli

Health and fertility benefits of Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.

Ingredients

3 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 small white or yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
4 c. vegetable broth
2 c. half-and-half
2 small heads broccoli, cut into florets and stems cut into 1-in. pieces (8 to 10 c.)
3 oz. sharp white cheddar, grated (1 1/2 cups)
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
pinch of nutmeg
Greek yogurt or sour cream, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

In a large pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add garlic and stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until it turns golden, 3 minutes.
Add broth and half-and-half and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and add broccoli. Simmer until broccoli is bright green, 4 minutes, then remove four pretty pieces of broccoli (for garnish) and rinse under cold water. Reduce heat to low and cover partially; simmer until broccoli is tender, 15 minutes.
If you have an immersion blender, puree soup in pot. Otherwise, working in batches, carefully puree soup in a blender (holding down lid with an old towel to prevent hot liquid from spurting out the top). Pour pureed soup into a large bowl.
Immediately whisk in cheddar and season with salt and pepper and nutmeg.
Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with Greek yogurt or sour cream (if using), black pepper, and reserved broccoli.

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