Hearty Low Fat Broccoli Soup

good hearty winter day soup from Becel

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons light margarine (Becel)
• 1  small onion
• 2 -3  garlic cloves, smashed
• 5  cups broccoli, cut into pieces
• 2  large potatoes, scrubbed, unpealed, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
• 4  cups chicken broth
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, heat margarine over medium heat.
2. Add onion and garlic and saute until softened.
3. Stir in broccoli and potatoes and saute 1 minute.
4. Add broth and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until veggies are tender.
6. Use a hand blender, food processor or traditional blender to puree the soup, in batches if necessary, until it is smooth.
7. Return to the pan and heat through.
8. Variation: Substitute cauliflower celeriac, squash or a combination of these veggies.