Ingredients
- 2,800 ml water
- 525 gr sml broccoli flowerets (fresh)
- 240 ml low fat yogurt (plain)
- 180 ml water
- 120 gr onion (chopped)
- 110 gr cheddar cheese
- 5 gr margarine
- 1 gr salt
- 1 gr oregano (dried whole)
- 1 gr thyme (dried whole)
- 1 gr black pepper
- 1 gr pepper (ground red)
- 2 packages low-sodium chicken broth
10- half oz each * Reduced-Fat, shredded and divided Bring 3 litre 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 0.75 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