Creamy Broccoli Soup

Serves: 4
Fruits and Vegetables: ¾ cup per serving

Ingredients

2 cups broccoli, fresh, coarsely chopped

1 small celery stalk, diced

1 small onion, chopped

1 cup chicken or vegetable broth, low sodium

2 cups milk, low-fat

2 tablespoons cornstarch

Dash black pepper

Pinch thyme, dried

½ cup cheddar cheese, low-fat, shredded

Directions

1. Wash and prepare broccoli, celery and onion.
2. Combine broth and vegetables in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
3. Cover, reduce heat to simmer, and cook until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in milk and add pepper and thyme.
5. Pour milk mixture into cooked vegetables, stirring constantly until soup thickens. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
6. Stir in cheese until melted.

Directions

1. Wash and prepare broccoli, celery and onion.
2. Combine broth and vegetables in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
3. Cover, reduce heat to simmer, and cook until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in milk and add pepper and thyme.
5. Pour milk mixture into cooked vegetables, stirring constantly until soup thickens. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
6. Stir in cheese until melted.

Tips

• If you prefer a smoother soup consistency, put batches of the soup in a blender.
• Use a potato masher if you do not have a blender.
• Use frozen broccoli for a quicker cook time.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 cup; Calories: 120; Carbohydrates: 16 g; Fiber 2 g; Fat: 2.5 g; Saturated fat: 1.5 g; Sodium: 220 mg

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