A unique recipe using pureed white beans as a natural soup thickener
Eat Right with Rouses
Cream of Broccoli Soup
Ingredients
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup finely chopped onions
3 cups unsalted chicken broth
4 small crowns of fresh broccoli, finely chopped (about 4 cups)
2 cups skim milk (use unsweetened dairy free if desired)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 can no salt added creamy navy beans
Directions
In a food processor, combine beans and 1 cup of broth and blend until creamy and smooth. Set aside.
In a medium to large pot, sauté onions and butter until onions are softened and clear. Add 2 cups of broth and broccoli and simmer about 10 minutes until broccoli is softened.
Add remaining ingredients and bean mixture to pot and stir. Simmer over medium heat until mixture begins to bubble softly. Stir often to prevent burning on the bottom of pot. Simmer soup approximately 15 minutes, stirring often. Turn heat off and cover. Let stand 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Amount/serving
% DV*
Calories
176
Total Fat
4.5g
7%
Saturated Fat
1.5g
8%
Sodium
133mg
6%
Total Carbohydrate
21g
7%
Dietary Fiber
6.5g
26%
Protein
9.3g
19%
*Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
