Broccoli-Cheese Soup


Course : Broccoli
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


2 cups butternut squash -- steamed until soft

3/4 cup low sodium beef broth

2 teaspoons margarine

1/4 cup onion -- finely chopped

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1 cup lowfat 1% milk

3 ounces cheddar cheese -- lowfat, shredded

1 tablespoon parmesan cheese -- freshly grated

2 cups broccoli florets -- steamed and chopped
 

Preparation / Directions:


In blender or food processor, add cooked squash and broth; puree until smooth and set aside. Meanwhile, in large nonstick saucepan, melt margarine over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring constantly, until soft, 4-5 minutes. Sprinkle with flour; cook 1 minute more. Gradually add squash mixture and milk; cook, stirring gently, until just below boiling. Add cheddar and Parmesan cheeses; whisk until fully melted. Stir in broccoli; serve immediately.

 

Nutritional Information:

201 calories, 10 g fat, 5 g saturated fat, 26 mg cholesterol, 245 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 12 g protein, 314 mg calcium per serving.


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