Creamy Broccoli Soup with Nutmeg
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 199.5
- Total Fat: 17.6 g
- Cholesterol: 60.3 mg
- Sodium: 944.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 9.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.2 g
- Protein: 4.4 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Creamy Broccoli Soup with Nutmeg calories by ingredient
Introduction
Using freshly grated nutmeg makes a difference for this soup. Using freshly grated nutmeg makes a difference for this soup.Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
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2 T butter
3/4 cup chopped white onion
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 cups broccoli florets and tender stems, chopped
3 cups chicken broth
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/8 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 tsp. iodized sea salt
Tips
If using the blender to puree, be sure to process small amounts at a time to avoid burns from the hot liquid.
Directions
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute the onion and pepper for 3 minutes or until the onion softens.
Add the broccoli, broth, and lemon juice. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until the broccoli is very tender.
Use a hand blender to puree the soup in the pot. Stir in the cream, nutmeg, and salt. Heat for 3 minutes or until hot.
Serving Size: Makes 4 approximately 1-cup servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LAURIESTROUPE.
Add the broccoli, broth, and lemon juice. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until the broccoli is very tender.
Use a hand blender to puree the soup in the pot. Stir in the cream, nutmeg, and salt. Heat for 3 minutes or until hot.
Serving Size: Makes 4 approximately 1-cup servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LAURIESTROUPE.