Broccoli Soup

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 head broccoli
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 5 cups low sodium chicken broth, canned
• 1/2 cup milk, 1% lowfat
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 thinly slice broccoli stems. chop flowerets; set both aside.
• 2 in skillet saute onions, carrots and garlic in oil 10 minutes or until carrots are softened. add broth and broccoli; bring to boiling. reduce heat, cover and simmer 25 minutes.
• 3 reserve 1 cup cooked vegetables.
• 4 place remaining vegetables and liquid in food processor. blend until smooth. return to saucepan with reserved vegetables. stir in milk and salt and pepper to taste. cook 5 minutes or until heated through.