Broccoli Soup
4 bowls (8 cups)

Broccoli Soup

Try this healthy, Broccoli Soup recipe. The garlic and onion add just the right balance to this delicious and creamy broccoli soup.

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1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups peeled, diced potato
4 cups chopped broccoli florets

4 cups reduced sodium vegetable broth
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
dash red pepper sauce (optional)

1. Heat a large saucepan over medium heat.
   
2. Add 1 tablespoon broth, garlic and onions cooking until tender.
3. Add potato, broccoli, broth and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
4. Using an immersion blender, blend until smooth. (If using a standard blender you will have to blend the soup in batches. Take care when blending hot liquids.)
5. Season with red pepper sauce if desired.

Based on 4 servings: Calories 86,  Fat 0.4,  Cholesterol 0mg,  Sodium 174mg
Carbohydrates 18.1g,  Fiber 4.8g,  Sugars 4.5g,  Protein 3.7g