Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Cream of Broccoli Soup IV is for Dinner.

Cream of Broccoli Soup IV takes several minutes to prepare.

Cream of Broccoli Soup IV takes several minutes to cook.

Cream of Broccoli Soup IV makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Cream of Broccoli Soup IV are:

4 cups fresh broccoli, chopped
5 cloves garlic
1/4 cup chopped white onion
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
3 Tbsp Smart Balance Buttery Spread Light Original With Flax
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups skim milk
1 Tbsp salt
1/2 Tbsp pepper

Here is how you make Cream of Broccoli Soup IV:

Steam about 4 cups of chopped fresh broccoli in the microwave. (Put raw broccoli in a microwave-safe dish, cover with Saran Wrap, leaving a corner loose so the dish can vent. Microwave about 6 minutes, or until broccoli is tender. BE CAREFUL WHEN REMOVING THE SARAN WRAP! Lots of steam will escape and you could seriously burn yourself! Trust me, I speak from experience! You want to have 2 1/2 cups of broccoli after it's been steamed.)In a food processor, puree 1 1/2 cup steamed broccoli, garlic, and 1/4 cup chicken broth. (NOTE: I used roasted garlic cloves, not raw garlic. Pluck off 5 cloves of garlic (do not peel), brush with olive oil and roast in a 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes or until tender.)In a stock pot over medium heat, saute onions for a minute or two (before they start to burn). Melt the Buttery Spread. Add the flour, and whisk until mixture thickens and starts to brown. Slowly add remaining 1 cup chicken broth and milk, stirring often. Allow mixture to thicken, about 5 minutes. Then add the pureed broccoli mixture and the remaining 1 cup steamed broccoli. Heat through, and allow to thicken for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Top with 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, if desired (not accounted for in recipe nutrition calculations).Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user VALSHOTZ.

The nutritional information for Cream of Broccoli Soup IV is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 171.0

• Total Fat: 4.5 g
• Cholesterol: 3.7 mg
• Sodium: 2,110.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 22.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
• Protein: 11.1 g