CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP IV

Cream of Broccoli Soup IV image

This soup is made with skim milk, but no one will know if you don't tell them. It is thick and creamy!

Provided by Emtmom

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Broccoli Soup

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 ½ cups fresh chopped broccoli, steamed and divided
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ¼ cups chicken broth, divided
2 tablespoons margarine
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 cups skim milk
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a food processor puree 1 cup steamed broccoli, garlic, and 1/4 cup chicken broth.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the margarine. Add the flour, and stir until mixture thickens and starts to brown.
Slowly add remaining 1 cup chicken broth and milk, stirring often. Allow mixture to thicken, about 5 minutes. Then add the puree mixture and the remaining 1 1/2 cups steamed broccoli. Heat through, and allow to thicken for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 1.8 mg, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 198.1 mg, Sugar 5.2 g