Lite Crock Pot Cream of Broccoli Soup

I love this recipe because no one will ever know its lower in calories unless you tell them, lol. This is a fill it and forget it crock pot recipe that you will enjoy!

• Ready In: 5 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons reduced fat margarine or 3  tablespoons butter
• 1  onion, diced
• 5  tablespoons flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
•  pepper (I used 1/2 tsp)
• 1 (1 lb) package broccoli
• 3  cups skim milk
• 1  cup water
• 1⁄3 cup half-and-half

Directions

1. In a skillet, heat butter, add onion and simmer about 5 minutes or until soft but not browned.
2. Stir in flour and seasonings.
3. Add onion mixture to crock pot and slowly add milk and water, stirring until well blended.
4. Add broccoli and cook on low until soup reaches desired consistency, approximately 5-6 hours.