Broccoli Cheese Chowder

Cooking spray
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 1/2 cups fat free half and half
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 ounces light processed cheese, cubed (such as Velveeta Light)
1/2 c. shredded 2% sharp cheddar
Preparation

Heat a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; saute 3 minutes or until tender. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to boil then simmer, covered for 1o minutes. Add broccoli. Return broccoli mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook 10 minutes.

Combine half and half and flour, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Add cream/flour mixture to broccoli mixture. Cook 5 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring constantly. Stir in pepper. Remove from heat; add cheeses stirring until cheese melts.

Place one-third of the soup in a blender or food processor, and process until smooth. Return pureed soup mixture to pan.
6 servings (serving size: 1 2/3 cups)

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KEEYAHWE.