Thursday, January 10, 2013

MMM.....SOUP!!

           A few days ago, I went to a restaurant and, among other items, ordered
    Broccoli Cheese soup. Thinking of Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup, that I had in this
    same restaurant, and loved. Disappointment is not the right word to describe how I felt
    when the waitress brought my soup! It should have been called " pureed cheese soup"!
    with some hidden broccoli !. I could not eat it. I love cheese,but when the cheddar cheese
    is thick and  is all you taste is the cheese, not quite my idea of a soup that usually
    is creamy with cheese and broccoli!! I know we do not all have the same taste, but,
    come on, who needs the extra calories  not to mention the plaque in our arteries!!
            Here is one soup I have made that my family really likes.

                                                  BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SOUP
                     1 cup finely chopped onion
                     2 cloves minced garlic
                     3 cups fat-free, low sodium chicken broth
                     1 [16-ounce] package broccoli florets
                     1/2 cup all purpose flour
                     2 1/2  cups 2% reduced fat milk [ I have often used skim milk]
                     1/4 teaspoon black pepper
                     8 ounces processed cheese, such as American Cheese cut into cubes,
                               Velveeta Cheese can be used.[ I have used shredded Cheddar
                               on occasion, but it does take longer to melt]
                     Heat the oil in a large nonstick saucepan over medium high heat. Coat
                     the pan with cooking spray. Add the onion and garlic, saute 3-4   minutes
                     or until the onion is tender.
                     Pour in the broth and add the broccoli . Bring to a boil. Reduce heat,
                     and cook for 10 minutes.
                     Lightly spoon flour into a measuring cup, level with a knife. Combine
                     milk and flour, stirring with a whisk until well blended; add to broccoli mixture.
                    Cook 5 minutes, or until slightly thickened , STIRRING CONSTANTLY.
                    Stir in pepper.
                    Remove from heat; add cheese, stir until cheese is melted.
       
                    When I make this I always chop the broccoli florets ahead of time, but, if you have
                    a food processor or blender , [or even the new hand-held type blenders], the soup
                    can be pureed before serving
                    Perfect companion for a ham or turkey sandwich, or
                    A baked potato on the side with broiled tomatoes,  topped with seasonings of
                   your choice, and " Wa lah" a round out meal .

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                   I hope you will give this recipe a try.  It is a favorite in my house.
                  Let me know your results,  leave me any comments.

 
                 That is all for today, friend. This is Jenny
                 





                                     
                     

5 comments:

  1. oh some restaurants just dont know how to do this...its like they use that processed orange cheese and sprinkle brocoli in it....now good brocoli cheese coup...yum...in a bread bowl...smiles.

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  2. Creamy soups make me...unsociable, but Mrs. Chatterbox loves them. I'll be sure to pass your recipe along to her. Thanks.

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  3. Sounds like a good one, Sis! I'll have to try it sometime!

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  4. Do you have any idea as to the caloric value of this? I love any kind of creamy soup, but now that my husband and I are counting our calories, I'd like to know how much this is worth before I make it.Thanks!

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    1. 1 serving----203 calories.I have used skim milk , it tastes fine. You can also try low fat cheese, just takes longer to melt. Good luck

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