HEARTY LOW FAT BROCCOLI SOUP

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Make and share this Hearty Low Fat Broccoli Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 teaspoons light margarine (Becel)
1 small onion
2 -3 garlic cloves, smashed
5 cups broccoli, cut into pieces
2 large potatoes, scrubbed, unpealed, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
4 cups chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat margarine over medium heat.
  • Add onion and garlic and saute until softened.
  • Stir in broccoli and potatoes and saute 1 minute.
  • Add broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until veggies are tender.
  • Use a hand blender, food processor or traditional blender to puree the soup, in batches if necessary, until it is smooth.
  • Return to the pan and heat through.
  • Variation: Substitute cauliflower celeriac, squash or a combination of these veggies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.2, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 1103.4, Carbohydrate 43.2, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 4.9, Protein 12.1

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