Description
Cream of Broccoli Soup is a favorite of mine, this slimmed down version is so good, and it’s quick and easy to prepare.
Yield: 4servings | Serving Size: 11/2 cups
Ingredients
4 1/4cupsreduced sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth
1medium onion, chopped (2/3 cup)
1carrot, peeled and chopped (2/3 cup)
1celery stalk, chopped
1clovegarlic, chopped
5heaping cupsbroccoli florets, 12 ounces
1/2cup2% milk
3tablespoonsreduced-fat sour cream, plus optional more for garnish
ground black pepper to taste
1/2cupsharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- In a medium sized stock pot, bring chicken broth, onions, carrots, garlic, and celery to a boil. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
- Add broccoli, milk and pepper and cook, covered, 10 more minutes.
- Add sour cream and puree soup with an immersion blender.
- Adjust black pepper to taste and heat through over medium heat, stir in the cheddar cheese and serve.
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