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Cream of Broccoli Soup
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Cream of Broccoli Soup is a favorite of mine, this slimmed down version is so good, and it's quick and easy to prepare.
Prep Time:
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time:
15
minutes
mins
Total Time:
20
minutes
mins
Yield:
4
servings
Course:
Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
4 1/4
cups
reduced sodium chicken broth
(or vegetable broth)
1
medium onion
(chopped (2/3 cup))
1
carrot
(peeled and chopped (2/3 cup))
1
celery stalk
(chopped)
1
clove
garlic
(chopped)
5
heaping cups
broccoli florets
(12 ounces)
1/2
cup
2% milk
3
tablespoons
reduced-fat sour cream
(plus optional more for garnish)
ground black pepper to taste
1/2
cup
sharp cheddar cheese
(shredded)
Instructions
In a medium sized stock pot, bring chicken broth, onions, carrots, garlic, and celery to a boil. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
Add broccoli, milk and pepper and cook, covered, 10 more minutes.
Add sour cream and puree soup with an immersion blender.
Adjust black pepper to taste and heat through over medium heat, stir in the cheddar cheese and serve.
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Nutrition
Serving:
1
1/2 cups
,
Calories:
150
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
14
g
,
Protein:
10.5
g
,
Fat:
7
g
,
Saturated Fat:
4
g
,
Cholesterol:
19.5
mg
,
Sodium:
796.5
mg
,
Fiber:
4
g
,
Sugar:
6.5
g
- WW Points:
4