Cream of Broccoli Soup
Calories 197 (28% from fat)
Fat 6 gram
Saturated Fat 2 gram
Trans Fat 0 gram
Cholesterol 3 mg.
Sodium 573 mg.
Carb. 25 gram
Fiber 4.5 gram
Sugar 9 gram
Sugar Alcohol 0 gram
Protein 10.6 gram
Ingredients
5 Tbsp. low fat butter, divided
2 cups onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
2 cloves (2 tsp.) garlic, minced
3 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
8 cups broccoli florets
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 cup fat free milk
1 cup fat free half and half
1/2 tsp. black pepper, ground
1 packet chicken bouillon
(We used Herb ox Sodium Free Chicken Bouillon.)
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 cup fat free cottage cheese
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. lime juice
This Cream of Broccoli Soup boasts the perfect blend of flavors and rich creaminess, minus the guilt. Made with low-fat butter, fat-free milk, and cottage cheese, this luscious soup pairs aromatic onions, garlic, and nutmeg with vibrant broccoli florets. A hint of Worcestershire sauce gives it that extra layer of depth.
1. Melt 2 of the tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Saute the onion, celery and garlic in the butter until tender, about 5-6 minutes.
3. Add the chicken broth and broccoli to the pot. Mix together and cover. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Pour the broccoli mixture into a blender or food processor, filling it no more than halfway full. Puree in batches until smooth and pour into a large mixing bowl. (You really want to make sure it's smooth. If it's not, it will have a gritty mouthfeel.)
5. Melt the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
6. Stir in the flour, milk, half and half, pepper, bouillon and nutmeg. Stir as it warms up for about 2 minutes.
7. Add the cornstarch to the mixture and keep stirring until it starts to bubble and thicken.
8. Mix in the remaining ingredients: cottage cheese, Worcestershire sauce and lime juice.
9. Pour the sauce into the creamed broccoli, mix together and serve.
Yield: 6 Servings of about 1 1/2 Cups Each
You can freeze individual portions for easy re-heating later.
Microwave on high for approximately 3-4 minutes. Keep the container open a little to allow steam to escape.
