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Cream of Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup, Protein Packed is for Soup.

Cream of Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup, Protein Packed takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Cream of Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup, Protein Packed takes 30 minutes to cook.

Cream of Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup, Protein Packed makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Cream of Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup, Protein Packed are:

1 lb mixture of broccoli and cauliflower (or substitute broccoli or broccoflower) coarsely chopped (about 2 cups)
6 scallions (green onions), chopped
2 cups Vegetable Broth
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup nonfat evaporated milk
40 grams vegetable protein powder (optional**)
2 Tbs Smart Balance 37% Light Buttery Spread
1 tsp dried Marjoram
1 tsp black pepper

Here is how you make Cream of Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup, Protein Packed:

1. Combine broth, broccoli/cauliflower mixture (save about 1/3 cup of broccoli for later!), garlic, and scallions in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for about 10 minutes until veggies are tender.2. Remove from heat and cool for a few minutes. Transfer to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.3. Steam the remaining 1/3 cup of broccoli in the microwave. Finely chop.4. In the saucepan, melt the margarine. Mix in marjoram and pepper. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until thick and bubbling.5. Add the pureed soup and broccoli to milk mixture and heat to serving tempurature.6. Salt and pepper to taste.Makes 4 servings, about 1 cup each. Serving size may vary based on cooking times.1 serving= 2 Weight Watcher's Points2 servings= 5.5 Weight Watcher's Points**Note that although the protein powder is optional, it is included in the nutrition information. Without protein powder: calories= 114, protein= 8g* To make this recipe fit a zone 40-30-30 diet plan, simply reduce the protein powder to 20 grams and add 2 tsp of olive oil. calories= 151, fat= 5 g, protein= 12.6 g, net carbs= 11 gNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ELMNOP.

The nutritional information for Cream of Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup, Protein Packed is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 149.5

• Total Fat: 3.0 g
• Cholesterol: 2.6 mg
• Sodium: 416.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 15.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
• Protein: 16.8 g

The dietary needs meet for Cream of Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup, Protein Packed is Vegetarian