Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 cups broccoli, chopped (stems and all)
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 quart chicken broth
• 1 cup low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup skim milk

Recipe

• 1 in a large soup pot, saute onions and garlic until wilted.
• 2 add chopped broccoli and continue cooking.
• 3 pour broth over the top and cook until broccoli is very tender, about 30 minutes.
• 4 in batches, process soup through a food processor or blender until almost smooth (some chunks are nice).
• 5 add milk and let continue cooking another 20 minutes, but be careful not to let boil or the soup will separate.
• 6 when nice and thick, remove from heat and serve in individual bowls. top each bowl with 1/4-cup cheddar cheese and serve with a great, big salad and whole grain bread. makes a great dinner!