Best-Ever Cream of Broccoli Soup


I am IN LOVE with this soup. Someone get us a room.

⅕th of recipe (about 1 cup): 124 calories, 3g total fat (1.5g sat fat), 563mg sodium, 16.5g carbs, 3.5g fiber, 8.5g sugars, 9.5g protein

You’ll Need: large pot with a lid, strainer, blender or food processor, nonstick spray

Prep: 15 minutes • Cook: 45 minutes

3 cups chopped cauliflower

3 cups chopped broccoli

2 cups fat-free milk

½ cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

1 cup chopped onion

1 cup chicken broth

1½ tablespoons chopped garlic

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper

Optional topping: chopped scallions

Optional seasonings: salt and additional black pepper

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add cauliflower and 1 cup broccoli. Cook until very tender, about 15 minutes.

2. Transfer veggies to a strainer to drain.

3. Place drained veggies in a blender or food processor. Add milk and cheese, and puree until mostly smooth and uniform.

4. Spray the (empty) pot with nonstick spray, and bring to medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion until mostly softened, about 4 minutes.

5. Add veggie puree, remaining 2 cups broccoli, and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil.

6. Reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until broccoli is tender.

MAKES 5 SERVINGS

Chew on This …

While it may seem strange to us North Americans, soup is eaten for breakfast in countries all over the world!