SOUR CREAM BROCCOLI SOUP

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This is one dish I make often to serve to guests with dinner. It's a great comfort soup on a cold day. Broccoli lovers will appreciate the subtle seasonings that enhance the vegetable's flavor. -Lorraine Ellingson, Strathmore, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups water
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 bunch broccoli (about 1-1/2 pounds)
5 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Add the water, broth, carrots, mustard, cumin and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, peel broccoli stalks and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Coarsely chop florets. Add to onion mixture; cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool slightly., In a blender, cover and process soup in batches until smooth. Return all to the pan and heat through. Dollop each serving with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 478mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges