Broccoli Cheese Soup - 20 Minute fast and low fat |
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Prep Time: 2 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 22 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a recipe that is super fast and fit into my weight watchers. It is 4 points and makes 4 servings of about 1 1/4 cups each. Ohh, By the way it really is great!! Ingredients:
1 (1 lb) bag of frozen broccoli floret |
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth or 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
2 -4 finely chopped shallots |
1 tablespoon butter (or 10 servings spray butter) |
1 cup of your favorite shredded cheddar cheese (we use kraft cheddar classic melts) |
1 cup fat-free half-and-half |
Directions:
1. Place broccoli and 3/4 cup water in microwave safe dish, Microwave broccoli until fork tender (about 6 min on high).
2. Meanwhile in sauce pan, saute shallots until clear.
3. When clear, add flour to pan and stir until flour cooked Add broth and 1/2 cup of broccoli water and 1/4 of broccoli spears.
4. Mash entire mixture with a potato masher.
5. Bring to a rapid boil.
6. Boil for about 3-5 minutes.
7. Decrease heat, add rest of broccoli spears (whole), half and half and cheese.
8. Stir until cheese melts.
9. Season to taste with salt and pepper and enjoy.
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