Carrot Broccoli Soup
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 medium onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 celery ribs, chopped 1 Tbs butter 3 cups fresh broccoli florets 3 cups fat-free milk, divided 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1/8 tsp pepper 3 Tbs all-purpose flour
In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook the onion, carrots and celery in butter for 3 minutes. Add broccoli; cook 3 minutes longer. Stir in 2-3/4 cups milk, salt, thyme and pepper.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Combine the flour and remaining milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes longer or until thickened.
Source: Light & Tasty
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHERRY.J.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Combine the flour and remaining milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook 2 minutes longer or until thickened.
Source: Light & Tasty
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHERRY.J.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 164.7
- Total Fat: 3.9 g
- Cholesterol: 12.1 mg
- Sodium: 633.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 24.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.8 g
- Protein: 10.2 g
Member Reviews
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SOCKKNITTER
Good basics but needs more seasoning. I added some garlic, some fresh rosemary & lots of pepper. I also thickened it with some instant mashed potatoes instead of the flour. I think it could also benefit from a broth or onion soup. Or try pureed winter squash or yams as a thickener. - 3/19/08