HEART HEALTHY COOKBOOK BROCCOLI-CHEESE SOUP

Heart Healthy Cookbook Broccoli-Cheese Soup image

Betty Crocker's Heart Healthy Cookbook shares a recipe! Dinner ready in 25 minutes! Try this cheesy broccoli soup topped with popcorn - a delightful meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola or soybean oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups original-flavored soymilk or fat-free (skim) milk
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (6 oz)
3 cups bite-size fresh or frozen (thawed) broccoli florets
1 cup popped reduced-fat popcorn, if desired

Steps:

In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Stir in onion, flour and salt. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until onion is soft.
In small bowl, stir soymilk and cornstarch with wire whisk until smooth. Gradually stir into onion mixture. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick and bubbly.
Stir in cheese. Cook about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted. Stir in broccoli. Cook about 1 minute or until hot, stirring occasionally. Serve topped with popcorn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 760 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g