Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Broccoli Soup - de-Light-ful is for Lunch.

Broccoli Soup - de-Light-ful takes 8 minutes to prepare.

Broccoli Soup - de-Light-ful takes 20 minutes to cook.

Broccoli Soup - de-Light-ful makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Broccoli Soup - de-Light-ful are:

2 Tbsp olive oil
3 stalks celery, sliced thin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 thinly sliced or minced shallot
1 small white or red onion, chopped
1 baked or boiled potato (I usually have a leftover potato in the fridge)
1 1/2 to 2 lb frozen broccoli florets
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
1Tbsp real bacon bits
3 c. water
Ground peppercorns
Lawry's or Mrs. Dash
Shredded Romano cheese (optional garnish)

Here is how you make Broccoli Soup - de-Light-ful:

In a large saucepan or deep large skillet, & over low heat, cook the thinly sliced celery, chopped onion & shallot until tender, about 6 minutes.Add the broccoli florets (Sam's Club frozen broccoli is perfect), about 1 1/2 to 2 lbs. Also, add the spinach & water at this time.Just bring to a boil, then simmer until the broccoli is heated through & tender. Remove the skin from the previously cooked potato & cut into chunks. Place all ingredients into a blender or processor & liquefy. Add fresh-ground pepper (to taste), drop in the bacon bits, a couple shakes of seasonings, & pulse/blend once more.(If you like a little zip, add a sprinkle of cayenne pepper or a few shakes of Tabasco.)Optional:Garnish each cup with a very light pinch of bacon bits or a light sprinkle of shredded romano cheese. Or, to save calories, grind fresh pepper over the top once served.The soup should provide you with 6 - 1 cup servings.This can be refrigerated overnite if need be.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MEWSYK.

The nutritional information for Broccoli Soup - de-Light-ful is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 122.7

• Total Fat: 5.5 g
• Cholesterol: 0.8 mg
• Sodium: 83.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 15.8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 5.4 g
• Protein: 6.1 g

The dietary needs meet for Broccoli Soup - de-Light-ful is Low Fat