VIRTUALLY FAT FREE CREAM OF BROCCOLI SOUP

Virtually Fat Free Cream of Broccoli Soup image

Provided by - Carla -

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs broccoli
2 cups vegetable broth
1 medium onion, diced
1/4 cup shredded carrot
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup skim milk
1 cup fat-free liquid creamer
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
8 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

Take one bunch of the broccoli and cut the florets away from the stalks; cut the florets into slivers lengthwise and set aside.
Finely chop the stalks and remaining broccoli; place in a medium non-stick saucepan.
Add the vegetable broth, onions, shredded carrots and garlic.
Cover and cook, stirring often for 6 to 8 minutes.
Add the reserved broccoli florets.
Cook, stirring, 2 to 4 minutes, or until the florets are bright green.
Whisk in the milk and creamer.
Bring to a near boil over medium heat.
Hold a large fine sieve over the saucepan; add the flour to the sieve and shake into the soup, whisk to incorporate.
Cook over low heat, stirring often for 3 to 5 miutes, or until the soup becomes thick.
Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Serve each bowl with a tablespoon of shredded fat-free cheddar on top.
Enjoy!