Broccoli Soup Light

A lower-fat version of your favorite creamy broccoli soup. NUTRITION INFO Calories: 230.5 Fat: 10.9 g Carbohydrates: 16.6 g Protein: 18.7 g

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 5

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 3⁄4 cup  chopped celery
• 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen broccoli, thawed enough to separate
• 2  cups fat-free chicken broth
• 1  cup nonfat milk
• 1⁄2 lb  processed Velveeta reduced fat cheese product, cubed
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. In medium saucepan, heat the margarine. Add onion, celery and cook until wilted.
2. Add broccoli and broth. Quickly bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Puree in blender (will need to do in two batches).
4. In the saucepan, stir together the broccoli puree, milk and cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste, and then heat. If the soup is thicker than you like, add more broth or milk and re-season.