Cream of Broccoli Soup

A green veggie soup for a green kind of week, as yesterday was St. Patrick's Day :)


Cream of Broccoli Soup



Ingredients included:
2 tbsp margarine
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
6 cups of broccoli, chopped
3 cups vegetable broth
2 cups skim milk
3 tbsp whole wheat flour
ground pepper to taste

First I started by melting one of the tablespoons of margarine on the stove top. Onion and celery were then sauted and broccoli and broth were added and left covered to simmer for about 15 minutes. Puree contents and then return to stove top. While pureeing is taking place, or even finished melt the remaining tbsp of margarine with the milk and whole wheat flour. When this is bubbly add the pureed vegetables and mix everything together. Season with pepper and enjoy!

Broccoli is super nutritious and high in vitamins A, K, and C as well as antioxidants.  This is a healthier version from a traditional cream of broccoli soup as it's low in fat and hence calories and makes about 5 servings so when you think about it it's at least one vegetable serving per dish!  

I paired this with multi-grain bread slathered with roasted red pepper hummus.