Cream of Broccoli Soup

[Deb 0]

This Soup is really good and should be pretty good for Proteins. I think it has about 7.10 proteins p/cup the way I made it tonight.

6 Tablespoons of butter or marg

1 Tablespoon finely chopped onion

5 Tablespoons flour

1 cup chicken broth (I used the whole can of undiluted)

2 cups milk (I use skim)

3/4 teaspoon salt

Dash pepper

1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped broccoli, thawed (If I do not have chopped, I have used florets. It will chop up in the blender. I just used the whole bag even if it is more than 10 ozs.)

Heat butter and onion for 1 1/2 - 2 min on high in the microwave. Blend in flour. Gradually add broth, milk, salt and pepper. Heat 7-9 min on medium or until soup is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Add broccoli and puree in food processor or blender. Return to bowl and heat 3-4 minutes, stirring once.

Edited January 4, 2010 by Deb

[barbannn 4]

Deb,

Is this a "mushie" or full liquid?

[Deb 0]

I have eaten this week on full liquids but I think you should not put in as much broccoli. I can not even finish 1/2 cup.

[barbannn 4]

Thanks! I tried some V8 Garden Broccoli today, and it was ok. You know since my procedure, I have like super-sonic smelling and the Soup today kinda smelled icky to me. Before surgery, Broccoli cheese soup was one of my favs and I look forward to making yours! Right now I am in love with Tomato which I could not stand before surgery - how weird it that?

[Deb 0]

I have enjoyed Tomato more that usual too. It is pretty good w Protein too.