Meals Matter

Chunky Chunky Veggie Soup

Contributed By: lacim14
I experimented with different things.

This yummy soup is an excellent source of calcium and will keep the whole family satsified!

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups Water

4 Green onions

3 Asparagus spears

1 Medium Zucchini, quartered lengthwise

1 Broccoli stalk, peeled & quartered lengthwise

1 cup Lowfat milk

3 tbsp Butter

1 Medium onion, finely chopped

1 Celery stalk, finely chopped

2 tbsp Flour

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Cilantro sprigs -- optional

Preparation

1. Bring 1-1/2 cups water to boil in base of steamer. Place green onions, asparagus, zucchini and broccoli on steamer rack. Cover and cook until vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes.

2. Transfer vegetables to plate and cool. Reserve steaming water. Add enough milk to reserved steaming water to measure 2 cups liquid (about 1 cup)

3. Dice vegetables and then set aside. Melt butter in heavy large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add onion and celery and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.

4. Meanwhile, bring milk mixture to simmer. Stir flour into skillet. Bring to boil, stirring constantly. Add diced vegetables to soup and heat through.Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with cilantro and serve.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Soups & Stews
Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: No Cooking Required
Number of Servings: 2
Origin: American
Special Features: Kids Love It
Kids can help make it
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
High Fiber

Nutrient Information

Calories: 288
Total Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Protein: 12 g
Vitamin A: 344 RE
Vitamin C: 88mg
Calcium: 300 mg
Sodium: 263 mg
Fiber: 6 g