Cream of Broccoli Soup - Low Fat

Submitted by CountryLady

"In my post Christmas quest to lose 20 lbs, I came up with this recipe! Besides being quite tasty, its economical - enjoy the tender broccoli florets as a side one day & use the tougher stalks to make this soup."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 bunch broccoli stem
• 5 cups vegetable stock or 5 cups chicken stock
• 1 cup water
• 1⁄3 cup rolled oats
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 teaspoon curry powder or 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

directions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; saute onion& garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Peel the broccoli stalks& cut into 1/2 inch rounds; saute, stirring occasionally for an additional 5 minutes.
3. Stir in broth, water, oats& seasonings; bring to a boil, reduce heat& simmer for about 15 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
4. Being careful with this hot liquid, puree in batches in a blender; return to the pot& test for seasonings.

Reviews

[A Good Thing]

Liked the flavor of this soup quite a bit. Everyone enjoyed it and have to say the nutmeg and white pepper really made it for me. EASY! Thanks CountryLady.