Broccoli-Cheddar Soup
Cooking Spray
3/4 cup chopped onion
4 cups chopped fresh broccoli (about 12 oz), divided
2 cups peeled diced red potato
1/2 tsp garlic powder
2 2/3 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup (3 oz) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1 (12 oz) can evaporated fat-free milk
Dash of pepper
Coat a large Dutch oven with cooking spray; place over medium heat until hot.
Add onion; sauté 5 min. Add 2 cups broccoli and next 4 ingredients; bring to a
boil. Cover, reduce heat, & simmer 20 min. or until veg. are tender. Discard
bay leaf. Place 1/2 of broccoli mixture in a blender; process until smooth.
Pour pureed mixture into a bowl. Repeat procedure w/ remaining broccoli
mixture. Return broccoli puree to pan; stir in remaining 2 cups broccoli,
cheese, milk, and pepper. Place over med. heat, and cook 4 min. or until
chopped broccoli is just tender and cheese melts, stirring frequently. Yield: 7
servings (serving size: 1 cup)
POINTS: 3