Puree Of Green Bean Soup

Ingredients

525 gr green beans
120 gr onions
28 gr margarine
240 ml milk
60 ml chicken broth
3 gr flour
6 chives

Instructions

1. In 1 litre microwavable casserole combine first 3 ingredients; microwave on High (100 %) for 2 minutes, until margarine is melted. Add half cup water and microwave on High for 5 minutes, until beans are tender. Let cool slightly.

2. Transfer mixture to blender and process until smooth; add remaining ingredients and process until combined. Return to casserole and microwave on High for 1 minute, until mixture thickens slightly and is thoroughly heated.

3. Pour soup into 2 soup bowls and garnish each portion with 3 trimmed chives. Approximate Total time: 20 Minutes Each Serving provides: half Milk, half Fat, 3 Vegetables, 20 Op Cal Per serving: 138 Calories; 7g protein; 4g fat; 21g carbo; 211 mg calcium; 116 mg sodium; 5 mg cholesterol; 3g dietary fiber