{"id":1451,"date":"2022-12-03T23:53:17","date_gmt":"2022-12-03T23:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gratefulhearthomeandgarden.com\/?p=1451"},"modified":"2022-12-03T23:53:17","modified_gmt":"2022-12-03T23:53:17","slug":"healthy-broccoli-cheddar-soup-with-homemade-garlic-cheese-biscuits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gratefulhearthomeandgarden.com\/?p=1451","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Homemade Garlic Cheese Biscuits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snowy weather has moved into the Pacific Northwest which makes me want to eat something warm and comforting for dinner. This has been a trusted recipe in our house for several years and I think you&#8217;ll really love it too. If you want to splurge, serve this soup in a bread bowl and forego the biscuits. Serves 4-6. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s start with the soup first&#8230;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup chopped onion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 cups of chicken broth, divided<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 8.8 oz. cooked whole grain brown rice package<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 1\/2 lbs. broccoli florets, stems removed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 cup shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step One: In a large stock pot saut\u00e9 the onion in the olive oil, ~4 minutes until nice and golden. Add garlic, stir for ~1 minute. Add in the broccoli florets and saut\u00e9 for another 5 minutes. Add 2 cups of chicken broth and simmer on low. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step Two: Follow the directions on the cooked whole grain brown rice package (this is typically opening the top of the package and microwaving for 1 minute). In a blender or nutribullet, add the steamed rice, 1 cup of milk, and remaining 2 cups of chicken broth and blend until smooth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step Three: Add the rice mixture to the stock pot with your onion\/garlic\/broccoli and simmer on low for 10 minutes. Using an immersion blender in the stock pot, blend until smooth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step Four: Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well until the cheese has melted into the soup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step Five: Make the garlic cheese biscuits following the steps below if you&#8217;d like or enjoy your soup on it&#8217;s own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Optional: Sprinkle a little extra shredded  cheese on top. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Garlic Cheese Biscuits <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This recipe makes 8 small biscuits and is the perfect addition to soup and salad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 tablespoons melted butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 1\/2 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 1\/2 cups Bisquick<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 cup milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step One: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step Two: Add all of the ingredients in a small glass bowl and mix until fully combined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step Three: Line a baking pan with parchment and using a large spoon scoop out 8 portions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step Four: Bake for 12-14 minutes and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve with soft butter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Step Five: Enjoy! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Snowy weather has moved into the Pacific Northwest which makes me want to eat something warm and comforting for dinner. This has been a trusted recipe in our house for several years and I think you&#8217;ll really love it too. If you want to splurge, serve this soup in a bread bowl and forego the biscuits. Serves 4-6. Let&#8217;s start with the soup first&#8230;. Ingredients: Step One: In a large stock pot saut\u00e9 the onion in the olive oil, ~4 minutes until nice and golden. Add garlic, stir for ~1 minute. Add in the broccoli florets and saut\u00e9 for another 5 minutes. Add 2 cups of chicken broth and simmer on low. Step Two: Follow the directions on the cooked whole grain brown rice package (this is typically opening the top of the package and microwaving for 1 minute). In a blender or nutribullet, add the steamed rice, 1 cup of milk, and remaining 2 cups of chicken broth and blend until smooth. Step Three: Add the rice mixture to the stock pot with your onion\/garlic\/broccoli and simmer on low for 10 minutes. Using an immersion blender in the stock pot, blend until smooth. Step Four: Add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well until the cheese has melted into the soup. Step Five: Make the garlic cheese biscuits following the steps below if you&#8217;d like or enjoy your soup on it&#8217;s own. Optional: Sprinkle a little extra shredded cheese on top. Garlic Cheese Biscuits This recipe makes 8 small biscuits and is the perfect addition to soup and salad. Ingredients: Step One: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Step Two: Add all of the ingredients in a small glass bowl and mix until fully combined. Step Three: Line a baking pan with parchment and using a large spoon scoop out 8 portions. Step Four: Bake for 12-14 minutes and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve with soft butter. 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