Healthy Recipes Soup Broccoli, Cannellini Bean & Cheddar Soup 4.5 (43) 41 Reviews White beans pureed into this broccoli soup make it extra creamy so you don't need heaps of cheese to do the job. Serve with a crunchy whole-grain roll and a glass of winter ale. By Katie Webster Katie Webster Katie Webster is a recipe developer, food photographer and author of the blog HealthySeasonalRecipes.com, where she shares easy and nutritious recipes for busy families. Her recipes have appeared in EatingWell, Fitness, Parents, Parenting and several Edible Communities publications. Her recipes and photography have been featured on popular online sites, including Kitchn and Parade. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 19, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD See More As EatingWell’s former dietitian and nutrition advisor, Sylvia Geiger worked closely with the culinary and editorial team to ensure that our recipes are not only delicious, but also meet the nutrition parameters we have set for ourselves. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Jump to recipe Close Credit: Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 scant cups Nutrition Profile: Anti-Inflammatory Low-Carb High-Calcium Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High-Fiber Vegetarian Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Creamy cannellini beans make this soup smooth without needing much cheese.Broccoli and white beans offer fiber and nutrients in every serving.Enjoy this soup with a whole-grain roll for a balanced meal. Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth 1 cup water 1 pound broccoli crowns, trimmed and chopped (about 6 cups) 1 (14-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper 1 cup shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese Directions Bring broth and water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add broccoli, cover and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in beans, salt and pepper and cook until the beans are heated through, about 1 minute. Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek Transfer half the mixture to a blender with half the cheese and puree. (Use caution when pureeing hot liquids.) Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with the remaining broccoli mixture and cheese. Serve warm. Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Joseph Wanek EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2007 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 152 Calories 7g Fat 15g Carbs 11g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1 cup Calories 152 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 15g 5% Dietary Fiber 6g 20% Total Sugars 2g Protein 11g 22% Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 4g 21% Cholesterol 20mg 7% Vitamin A 1242IU 25% Vitamin C 57mg 63% Folate 102mcg 25% Sodium 558mg 24% Calcium 205mg 16% Iron 2mg 9% Magnesium 19mg 4% Potassium 491mg 10% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.