Cream of Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup, Protein Packed


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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 149.5
  • Total Fat: 3.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.6 mg
  • Sodium: 416.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
  • Protein: 16.8 g

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Introduction

Just one serving of this creamy soup contains 1 serving of vegetables, 1 serving of milk, 4 grams of fiber, 17 grams of protein, and more than a day's supply of Vitamin C. One serving equals just 2 Weight Watcher's points. It can also be made to fit a Zone 40-30-30 diet plan*. Just one serving of this creamy soup contains 1 serving of vegetables, 1 serving of milk, 4 grams of fiber, 17 grams of protein, and more than a day's supply of Vitamin C. One serving equals just 2 Weight Watcher's points. It can also be made to fit a Zone 40-30-30 diet plan*.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 lb mixture of broccoli and cauliflower (or substitute broccoli or broccoflower) coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
    6 scallions (green onions), chopped
    2 cups Vegetable Broth
    1 garlic clove, minced
    1 cup nonfat evaporated milk
    40 grams vegetable protein powder (optional**)
    2 Tbs Smart Balance 37% Light Buttery Spread
    1 tsp dried Marjoram
    1 tsp black pepper

Directions

1. Combine broth, broccoli/cauliflower mixture (save about 1/3 cup of broccoli for later!), garlic, and scallions in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for about 10 minutes until veggies are tender.

2. Remove from heat and cool for a few minutes. Transfer to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.

3. Steam the remaining 1/3 cup of broccoli in the microwave. Finely chop.

4. In the saucepan, melt the margarine. Mix in marjoram and pepper. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until thick and bubbling.

5. Add the pureed soup and broccoli to milk mixture and heat to serving tempurature.

6. Salt and pepper to taste.


Makes 4 servings, about 1 cup each. Serving size may vary based on cooking times.


1 serving= 2 Weight Watcher's Points
2 servings= 5.5 Weight Watcher's Points


**Note that although the protein powder is optional, it is included in the nutrition information. Without protein powder: calories= 114, protein= 8g


* To make this recipe fit a zone 40-30-30 diet plan, simply reduce the protein powder to 20 grams and add 2 tsp of olive oil. calories= 151, fat= 5 g, protein= 12.6 g, net carbs= 11 g

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ELMNOP.

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Almost as good as my favorite cheddar & broccoli with heavy cream & old cheddar....
    I used frozen broccoli & cauliflower mix, it made this even faster to make!
    - 1/6/08


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Really good, I left out the margarine and added a crumbled faux sausage patty. - 12/31/08


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    Incredible!
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Great taste! - 1/2/08


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This sounds amazing! I just might have to make this for dinner tonight!!!! - 2/13/08


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    Very Good
    I always have Broccoli and Cauliflower on board. This was prefect to stumble upon this recipe. No butter used or protein, but I will have to try it with protein one day. - 2/5/17