• 2 slices sourdough bread, torn into bite-size pieces 
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 
• 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic, divided 
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper, divided 
• 1 cup chopped onions 
• 2 Tbsp. butter 
• 2 Tbsp. flour 
• 2 cups half-and-half 
• 2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth 
• 2-1/2 cups small broccoli florets  
• 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg  
• 1-1/2 cups shredded CRACKER BARREL Extra Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese, divided 

Broccoli-Cheddar Soup with Garlic Croutons

• 2 slices sourdough bread, torn into bite-size pieces 
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided 
• 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic, divided 
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper, divided 
• 1 cup chopped onions 
• 2 Tbsp. butter 
• 2 Tbsp. flour 
• 2 cups half-and-half 
• 2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth 
• 2-1/2 cups small broccoli florets  
• 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg  
• 1-1/2 cups shredded CRACKER BARREL Extra Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese, divided 

• Heat oven to 350F. 
• Combine bread cubes, 1 Tbsp. oil, 1-1/2 tsp. garlic and 1/8 tsp. black pepper in medium bowl; spread onto baking sheet. Bake 10 min., stirring after 5 min. Remove from heat; cool. 
• Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in large saucepan on medium heat.  Add onions and remaining garlic; cook 5 to 8 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently.  Add broccoli; cook 5 to 8 min. or until slightly tender and bright green. Remove broccoli mixture from pan with slotted spoon; reserve for later use.  
• Melt butter in same saucepan.  Add flour; stir until blended.  Cook 2 min. or until hot and bubbly, stirring frequently.  Gradually add chicken broth, then half-and-half, stirring constantly.  Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally. 
• Add reserved broccoli mixture, remaining black pepper and nutmeg; mix well. Cook 15 min. or until broccoli is tender, stirring occasionally. Add 1-1/4 cups shredded cheese to soup; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until melted.  Remove from heat. 
• Serve soup topped with reserved croutons and remaining cheese. 

*Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.