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Broccoli Soup

Broccoli Soup

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp. Margarine

½ C. Chopped Onion

¾ C. Chopped Celery

2- 10 Oz. Packages of Frozen broccoli, thawed enough to separate (or 2 big bunch of fresh)

4 C. Chicken Broth  (fat free)

1 C. nonfat milk

½ pound processed reduced fat cheese, Cubed, (Velveeta)

Salt and pepper to taste

1)      In medium saucepan, heat the margarine. Add onion, celery, and cook until wilted.

2)      Add broccoli and broth. Quickly bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes.

3)      Puree in blender (will need to do in two batches)

4)      Cook until broccoli is tender.

 

Nutritional info:

Cal.: 230.5; Protein: 19; Carb.:17; Fat: 11