Broccoli Apple Soup

Submitted by b. limon

"Great "what's in the fridge?" recipe, easy to prepare with just a few fresh ingredients. From the HungryMonster website. Check back soon for alterations. 11/21/05- You can use florets too, but they won't be thoroughly processed so be careful not to inhale, even though it's yummy. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 teaspoon canola oil (not olive) or 1 tablespoon walnut oil, etc (not olive)
• 2 cups fresh broccoli stems, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely choppped (3/4 tsp dried, crushed)
• 1 cup onion, thinly sliced (1 med)
• 1 cup red cooking apple, peeled and diced (2 small)
• 1⁄2 cup celery, diced
• 4 cups low-sodium low-fat chicken broth (I use veggie)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1⁄4 cup nonfat plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons minced parsley

directions

1. Heat oil in large pot with lid.
2. Add broccoli, thyme, onion, apple and celery.
3. Cover and cook over low heat 10 minutes.
4. Add stock and pepper, cook 30 minutes more.
5. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
6. Puree 1 cup at a time in blender or food processor.
7. Serve hot or chilled, garnished with a dollop of yogurt and sprinkling of minced parsley. Makes 5 1/2 cups.

Reviews

[*Parsley*]

I love the flavors in this soup! I used diced broccoli flowerets AND stems and I used veggie broth as you suggest you do. I dalloped with fat free sour cream intead of yogurt; I them just took my spoon and mixed it in...yum! It is also good with a little cheese sprinkled in. I will make this again. Thanx for sharing!