Virtually Fat Free Cream of Broccoli Soup
Virtually Fat Free Cream of Broccoli Soup
Time: 40 mins
Ingredients
- 2 lbs broccoli
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1/4 cup shredded carrot
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1 cup fat-free liquid creamer
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- salt, to taste
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 8 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
- 1 Take one bunch of the broccoli and cut the florets away from the stalks; cut the florets into slivers lengthwise and set aside.
- 2 Finely chop the stalks and remaining broccoli; place in a medium non-stick saucepan.
- 3 Add the vegetable broth, onions, shredded carrots and garlic.
- 4 Cover and cook, stirring often for 6 to 8 minutes.
- 5 Add the reserved broccoli florets.
- 6 Cook, stirring, 2 to 4 minutes, or until the florets are bright green.
- 7 Whisk in the milk and creamer.
- 8 Bring to a near boil over medium heat.
- 9 Hold a large fine sieve over the saucepan; add the flour to the sieve and shake into the soup, whisk to incorporate.
- 10 Cook over low heat, stirring often for 3 to 5 miutes, or until the soup becomes thick.
- 11 Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- 12 Serve each bowl with a tablespoon of shredded fat-free cheddar on top.
- 13 Enjoy!
