Skinny Cream of Broccoli Soup

This soup is so creamy and flavorful, you'll have a hard time convincing anyone it's "skinny". 

Skinny Cream of Broccoli Soup

makes 4 servings

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Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 10 cups small broccoli florets (about 1 1/4 pounds)

• 1 onion, diced

• 5 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 tablespoons flour

• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock (try my homemade recipe)

• 2 cups skim milk

• salt and pepper to taste

• Garnish: shredded cheddar, croutons, oven roasted broccoli spears

Directions

1. In a 6-quart stockpot over medium heat, saute broccoli and onions in olive oil for 10 minutes, stirring frequently until they begin to soften and caramelize.

2. Add garlic and saute for about 3 minutes more; stirring constantly.

3. Add flour and stir until vegetables are coated.

4. Add chicken stock and milk and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

5. Cool for 5 minutes before pureeing. Garnish if desired. Serves 4. Adapted from Simple Success.

adapted from Simple Success

Nutritional Stats Per Serving

• (1 cup of soup plus 1 slice of 100 calorie whole grain bread)

• 260 calories

• 8g fat

• 3g saturated fat

• 15g protein

• 38g carbohydrates

• 11g fiber

• 10g sugar

• 430mg sodium

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Oven Roasted Broccoli

I love to roast vegetables and this broccoli is a family favorite.  The teens absolutely devour it - I can even get away with putting a platter full on the table for them to nibble on while doing their homework.  How's that for a healthy after school snack?  Frozen broccoli won't work here so be sure to get fresh.  I can buy 3-pound bags of fresh pre-cut florets at Costco for $5; enough to fill 4 sheet pans.

Cut the florets in half and place them cut side down on a sheet pan that has been spritzed with olive oil (I roast vegetables so often that I have a dedicated roasting pan). Spritz the top of the florets with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Pop the pan into a preheated 425F oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the broccoli starts to caramelize.

Mmmm. Look at all that toasty goodness.

Enjoy!

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Oven Roasted Broccoli

makes 4-6 servings

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 bunch broccoli florets, cut in half

• olive oil spray

• kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425F and place rack in center position.

2. Spray half sheet pan with olive oil.

3. Arrange broccoli in a single layer, cut side down.

4. Spray broccoli lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Roast in oven for 12-15 minutes until caramelized.