BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP FOR 2

Broccoli Cheese Soup for 2 image

"When my husband and I visit fresh food stands, we often come home with more veggies than we can eat. This is a great way to use up broccoli," says Marge Hill of Glenside, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 cup chopped sweet onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
Dash pepper
3/4 cup 2% milk
2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large nonstick saucepan coated with cooking spray, saute onion and garlic until tender. Stir in flour until blended; cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened., Add the broccoli, tarragon, thyme and pepper; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Add milk; cook, uncovered, 5 minutes longer. Remove from the heat; cool slightly., In a blender, process soup until smooth. Return to pan and heat through (do not boil). Stir in 1/2 cup of cheese until melted. Sprinkle servings with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 13g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 578mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.