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Guiltless Cream of Broccoli Soup

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Ingredients:
  • (14 oz. bag) frozen broccoli, cooked and drained
  • (1 Tbsp.) butter or trans-free margarine
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup fat-free evaporated milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
Servings
4
Lunch

Guiltless Cream of Broccoli Soup

A thick and creamy broccoli soup with sharp cheddar cheese.

Preparation Time
About 5 minutes
Cook Time
About 20 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Place a large saucepan over medium heat. Add butter. When melted, add onion and cook 2 minutes, stirring every so often.
  2. 2Meanwhile, place flour in a medium bowl. While whisking, stream in broth until flour dissolves. Add to pot with milk. Cook another 5-7 minutes, stirring until thickened.

  3. 3Add broccoli, salt and pepper, simmer another 5 minutes. Puree in a blender in batches, pour back into pan over low heat. Add cheese and cook until melted. Serve and enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of soup

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 157
  • Total Fat 6 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 14.8 g
  • Protein 11.5 g
  • Cholesterol -- mg
  • Sodium 853 mg
  • Fiber 2.6 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Lunch

Recipe Subcategory: Soups and Stews

Recipe Ethnicity: N/A

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: No

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Poultry, Dairy

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.

 


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