BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR SOUP MADE WITH YOGURT

BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR SOUP MADE WITH YOGURT image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 qt Water + 3/4 C Water
6 C Small Fresh Broccoli Flowerets
1/2 t Salt
1 t butter
1/2 t Dried Whole Oregano
1 C Chopped Onion
1/4 t Dried Whole Thyme
Garlic Clove -- minced
1/8 t Black Pepper
1 C Plain Low-Fat Yogurt
1/8 t Ground Red Pepper
2 cans Chicken Broth (10-1/2 oz each)
1 C Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

Boil 3 quarts water in a large pot; Add broccoli and cook 7 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside. Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray. Add butter and place over medium heat until melted. Add onion and garlic; saute 5 mins or until tender. Put half of the broccoli and onion mixture in a food processor and process until smooth, scraping sides of processor bowl occasionally; Add remaining broccoli and set aside. In a large pot, heat yogurt and flour, stirring constantly with a wire whisk until combined. Add broth and next 6 ingredients; stir well. Cook over medium heat for 20 mins or until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly. Add broccoli mixture; stir well. Add 3/4 cup cheese, stirring until melted. Ladle soup into bowls and top with remaining cheese.