Cheddar cheese and broccoli team up in
this easy, nutritious and low-fat soup with great-tasting results.
To reduce the fat content even more, use low-fat cheddar cheese.
Broccoli
Cheese Soup
- 3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans
reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 (16-ounce) packages frozen cut broccoli
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 cups dry NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Nonfat Dry Milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Heat broth in large saucepan
to boiling. Add broccoli, onion and garlic. Return to a boil.
Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until broccoli
is tender. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer half of
vegetable-broth mixture to blender or food processor (in batches,
if necessary); cover. Blend until desired consistency. Return
to saucepan.
- Combine dry milk, water
and flour in medium bowl; mix well. Stir into soup; season with
salt and ground black pepper. Heat through. Add cheese. Stir
over low heat until melted. Sprinkle with additional cheese,
if desired.
Makes 6 servings.
Nutritional Information
Per Serving (1/6 of recipe): Calories: 220; Calories from Fat:
60; Total Fat: 7 g; Saturated Fat: 4 g; Cholesterol: 20 mg; Sodium:
750 mg; Carbohydrates: 23 g; Dietary Fiber: 5 g; Sugars: 12 g;
Protein: 19 g
Recipe and photograph are
the property of Nestlé® and Meals.com, used with permission.
