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    Broccoli-Potato Soup

    List of Ingredients

    1 tablespoon margarine
    1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 teaspoon dried dill
    3 cups broccoli florets
    3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
    2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced (about 2 cups)
    1 cup evaporated skim milk
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, divided

    Recipe

    1. In a large saucepan, melt margarine over medium-high heat. Add onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about 7 minutes.

    2. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute longer.

    3. Add broccoli, broth and potatoes to saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, partially covered, until vegetbles are tender, about 10 minutes.

    4. Using a slotted spoon, place broccoli mixture in a blender or food processor. Process until smooth; return to saucepan.

    5. Stir milk, salt and pepper into saucepan. Cook , stirring, until soup is heated through, about 5 minutes.

    6. Add 1/4 cup cheese; stir until melted, about 1 minute. Ladle soup into individual serving bowls and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

    From "Healthy Meals in Minutes", 1996

    Serves: 6

    Fat: 5.0 g
    Calories: 164
    Cholesterol: 8 mg
    Sodium: 382 mg

 

 

 


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