Contributed By: egonzal5
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Add voluptuous texture to a low-calorie soup by using processed cheese, which melts beautifully. Mix a small portion of the soup in the blender to add body.
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Kids can help make it
Make Ahead
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Entree
Soups & Stews
Ingredients
* Cooking spray
* 1 cup Chopped onion
* 2 garlic cloves, minced
* 3 cups Fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
* 1 (16-ounce) package Broccoli florets
* 2 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk
* 1/3 cup All-purpose flour
* 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
* 8 ounces Light processed cheese, cubed (such as Velveeta Light)
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 broccoli. Bring broccoli mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook 10 minutes.
Combine milk and flour, stirring with a whisk until well blended. Add milk mixture to broccoli mixture. Cook 5 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring constantly. Stir in pepper. Remove from heat; add cheese, 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.
Cook's Notes
Nutritional Information
Calories:
203 (28% from fat)
Fat:
6.3g (sat 4g,mono 1.8g,poly 0.4g)
Protein:
15.6g
Carbohydrate:
21.7g
Fiber:
2.9g
Cholesterol:
24mg
Iron:
1.2mg
Sodium:
897mg
Calcium:
385mg
Nutrition Information