CREAMY HAM AND BROCCOLI SOUP

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"Frozen vegetables make this a quick soup to stir," comments Eileen Claeys, Long Grove, Iowa. "Turkey ham lends a hearty flavor with less fat."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

3 cups frozen chopped broccoli
3/4 cup finely chopped fully cooked ham
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup frozen cut green beans
1 tablespoon chopped onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free milk
1/3 cup reduced-fat process cheese (Velveeta), cubed

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the first five ingredients; cover and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes (do not drain). Combine flour and milk until smooth; gradually add to the vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil; boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. , Stir in cheese; cover and let stand until melted, about 5 minutes. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 665mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 18g protein.