Cream of Broccoli Soup

  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
Canola oilonion, choppedsmall carrot, chopped or gratedcelery stalk, choppedthymebroccoli floretsfat free chicken brothlemon juicefat free milksalt and ground pepper (optional)
Directions
1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the onion, carrot, celery, thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, 5 minutes. Add the broccoli and broth. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the broccoli is tender, 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice. Let cool 10 minutes.
2. Transfer to a blender/food processor in batches and puree to smooth. Return to saucepan over medium heat. Add the milk, salt and pepper, cook, stirring occassionally until hot.
Serves 4.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DIXIECUP.

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 81.1
  • Total Fat: 1.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.6 mg
  • Sodium: 438.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 13.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.4 g
  • Protein: 6.5 g

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