Broccoli Soup

This Broccoli Soup is easy to cook and very nutritious. I got the recipe off of "About.com" sub-header: low fat cooking.

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1 medium Yukon Gold potato, peeled and cubed
• 4 cups fresh broccoli, including stems, chopped
• 2 cups low-sodium, fat-free chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 cups nonfat milk

Preparation:

Heat oil on medium heat in a soup pot or Dutch oven. Gently sauté onion and celery for 3-4 minutes, until onion is softened. Add potato and chopped broccoli, followed by the broth and milk. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

Allow soup to cool slightly, then transfer to a blender in 2-3 batches, and blend until smooth. Return soup to pot and heat gently until ready to serve.

Serves 6.

Per Serving: Calories 88, Calories from Fat 16. Total Fat 1.8g (sat 0.3g), Cholesterol 1mg, Sodium 83mg, Carbohydrate 13g, Fiber 3.1g, Protein 4.9g