LIGHT CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

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Make and share this Light Cream of Broccoli Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sistercooks

Categories     Low Protein

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups chopped fresh broccoli, steamed and divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups skim milk
salt and pepper

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.
  • You can also just puree the entire soup in the pot with a immersion blender, and allow soup to thicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.8, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 299.3, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 8.1

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