Comforting Broccoli Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb kielbasa or 1 lb smoked ham, in small chunks (i like to use mr. sausage from the co-op's freezer section)
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (14 1/2 oz) can muir glen diced tomatoes , including juice
1 quart chicken broth
salt
pepper
1 bunch broccoli, stems peeled and chopped fine,florets chopped (about 1 1/4 lbs)
1 tsp red pepper flakes , optional
1/4 cup chopped italian parsley
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

In a heavy soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the meat chunks.
Sauté until lightly golden.
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes and chicken broth, cover, and bring to a boil.
Add the broccoli pieces and return to the boil, then lower to simmer and cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or until the broccoli stems are tender.
Ladle the soup into warm bowls and add a big pinch of hot pepper flakes if you like.
Sprinkle parsley and Parmesan over each bowl and serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	412.3 Kcal (1726 kJ)
Calories from fat	248.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	27.6g	42%
Cholesterol	90.36mg	30%
Sodium	2476.88mg	103%
Potassium	718.37mg	15%
Total Carbs	17.29g	6%
Sugars	3.44g	14%
Dietary Fiber	4.81g	19%
Protein	24.41g	49%
Vitamin C	176.4mg	294%
Iron	3.1mg	17%
Calcium	236mg	24%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	77.65 Kcal (325 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.2g	42%
Cholesterol	17.02mg	30%
Sodium	466.48mg	103%
Potassium	135.29mg	15%
Total Carbs	3.26g	6%
Sugars	0.65g	14%
Dietary Fiber	0.91g	19%
Protein	4.6g	49%
Vitamin C	33.2mg	294%
Iron	0.6mg	17%
Calcium	44.4mg	24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

9.7

Points
11

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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