Broccoli Bud Soup
Yield
4 servingsPrep
10 minCook
30 minReady
40 minLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | small |
carrots
sliced |
|
| 1 | stalk |
celery
sliced |
*
|
| 1 | small |
onions
chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
garlic cloves
minced |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
marjoram
|
*
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
basil
|
*
|
| ½ | cup |
chicken broth
|
|
| 2 | cups |
milk, skim
|
|
| 2 | cups |
broccoli florets
coarsely chopped |
|
| ½ | cup |
pasta, elbow macaroni
cooked |
*
|
| 1 | dash |
nutmeg
|
*
|
| 1 | cup |
yogurt, low-fat
for garnish |
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | small |
carrots
sliced |
|
| 1 | stalk |
celery
sliced |
*
|
| 1 | small |
onions
chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
garlic cloves
minced |
|
| 2.5 | ml |
marjoram
|
*
|
| 1.3 | ml |
basil
|
*
|
| 118 | ml |
chicken broth
|
|
| 473 | ml |
milk, skim
|
|
| 473 | ml |
broccoli florets
coarsely chopped |
|
| 118 | ml |
pasta, elbow macaroni
cooked |
*
|
| 1 | dash |
nutmeg
|
*
|
| 237 | ml |
yogurt, low-fat
for garnish |
Directions
Place carrots, celery, onions, garlic, marjoram, basil and stock in medium size saucepan.
Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the milk and broccoli.
Return to boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes or until broccoli is tender.
Add macaroni and nutmeg and heat through.
Remove some broccoli buds from the soup and set aside.
Place remaining soup in a blender and process on low speed, until the soup is smooth.
Return soup to pot with reserved broccoli buds and heat through.
