Broccoli

Ingredients

3 qt water
3/4 c water
6 c sml broccoli flowerets
1/2 ts salt
1 ts margarine
1/2 ts oregano
1 c onion
1/4 ts thyme
1/8 ts black pepper
1 c low fat yogurt
1/8 ts pepper
2 packages low-sodium chicken broth
1 c cheddar cheese

Instructions

* 10-1/2 oz each ** Reduced-Fat, shredded and divided Bring 3 quarts water to boil in a Dutch oven; add broccoli and cook 7 mins or until tender. Drain; set aside. Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray. Add margarine and place over medium heat until melted. Add onion and garlic; saute 5 mins or until tender. Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add broccoli and onion mixture. Process until smooth, scraping sides of processor bowl occasionally; set aside. Combine yogurt and flour in a large saucepan, stirring with a wire whisk. Add broth and next 6 ingredients; stir well. Cook over medium heat for 20 mins or until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly. Add broccoli mixture; stir well. Add 3/4 cup cheese, stirring until melted. Ladle soup into bowls; top with remaining cheese. Yields 6 cups. Per Serving: Protein: 12/Fat: 5.8/Carbohydrate: 15.9/Cholesterol 16/ Iron: 1.6/Sodium: 411/Calcium 293