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BROCCOLI SOUP

This is an official 5 A Day recipe.
Makes 4 servings. (1 cup each)


Ingredients
• 1 1/2 cups chopped broccoli (or 10-ounce pkg. frozen broccoli)
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups nonfat milk
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• Dash pepper
• Dash ground thyme
• 1/4 cup grated Swiss cheese


Directions
Place vegetables and broth in saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and cook until vegetables are tender (about 8 minutes).

Mix milk, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and thyme; add to cooked vegetables.

Cook, stirring constantly, until soup is lightly thickened and mixture just begins to boil.

Remove from heat.

Add cheese and stir until melted.


Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: calories 115, cholesterol 10mg, sodium 255mg, fat 3g, calories from fat 24%.

The National 5 A Day Program - www.5aday.gov