Name: Hearty Low Fat Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
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

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good hearty winter day soup from Becel

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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

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

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review by nemokitty

1/12/2016

I had a bunch of broccoli to use up and didn't want a fattening soup so this was perfect for us. I only used 1 potato since that's all I had. Delicious!!!
review by CaliforniaJan

4/1/2013

Super good and easy, I also used just a bit of olive oil, so this was virtually fat-free. Filling and healthy, really exactly what I wanted!
review by Gumboot Gourmet

3/5/2010

Great, easy soup! The only change I made was to use olive oil instead of marg. I made it for lunch today & am glad that there are leftovers for tomorrow. thanks for posting.
review by Lakerdog2

9/22/2008

LOVE this! Derf, another winner : ) I used olive oil instead of butter and didn't realize I didn't have any nutmeg until it was too late. I had to google what you can use in place of nutmeg. Turns out not much! I ended up using tiny (and I mean tiny!) pinches of allspice, coriander, cinnamon, black pepper and a clove. I let the potatoes cook for awhile before adding the broccoli. I thought the amount of broccoli looked like alot, but it was just perfect. This is so healthy and so yummy! Thanks Derf!