Broccoli Soup for Dieters |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is not a Broccoli Cheese Soup, or a Cream of Broccoli soup...this is just vegetables. It does have a starch in it, so if you are in a diet that eliminates starches, now you know! Low fat, and very healthy. I like broccoli, celery, and basil, so I like this! Plus it is sooo healthy! Ingredients:
1 cup diced onion |
1/4 cup vegetable oil |
1 baking potato, peeled and diced |
2/3 cup celery, diced |
1 clove garlic, minced |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
5 cups chicken broth |
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli |
1 tablespoon dried basil, whole |
Directions:
1. Saute onion in oil in a Dutch oven until tender. Add potato, celery, garlic, salt and pepper, and saute for 10 minutes. Add broth, broccoli, and basil; stir well. Bring mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
2. Transfer half of the broccoli mixture to a blender or food processor, and process until smooth. Repeat with the rest of the mixture. (I just use my handheld blender and puree it all!).
3. Serve in soup bowls.
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