BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP - 20 MINUTE FAST AND LOW FAT

Broccoli Cheese Soup - 20 Minute fast and low fat image

Provided by marna

Time 22m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (1 lb) bag of frozen broccoli floret
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth or 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 -4 finely chopped shallots
1 tablespoon butter (or 10 servings spray butter)
1 cup of your favorite shredded cheddar cheese (we use Kraft Cheddar Classic Melts)
1 cup fat-free half-and-half

Steps:

Place broccoli and 3/4 cup water in microwave safe dish, Microwave broccoli until fork tender (about 6 min on high).
Meanwhile in sauce pan, saute shallots until clear.
When clear, add flour to pan and stir until flour cooked Add broth and 1/2 cup of broccoli water and 1/4 of broccoli spears.
Mash entire mixture with a potato masher.
Bring to a rapid boil.
Boil for about 3-5 minutes.
Decrease heat, add rest of broccoli spears (whole), half and half and cheese.
Stir until cheese melts.
Season to taste with salt and pepper and enjoy.