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Well it snowed again today...more like rain, sleet, hail, snow, wind, and freezing cold! The weather couldn't make up its mind. So like I have said before, the best thing on cold and stormy days is soup! This is a very low calorie and healthy soup that is still very tasteful. This is my mom's favorite so I think of her every time I fix it :)
1. You first need to wash and cut your veggies. You will need 1/2 cup of carrots, 1/2 cup of celery, and 2 cups of broccoli. Mix all of it together in a pot along with 3 cups of fat free, low sodium chicken broth.
2. Set pot over medium-high heat and add your spices in as well. 1/4 teas. of pepper, paprika, and nutmeg. Bring to a simmer.
After the broth and vegetables are simmering, reduce the heat and simmer, covered for 6-8 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
3. While your soup is simmering, in a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of fat free half-and-half and 3 tbsp. of flour. Blend really well so there are no clumps. Also shred half a block of cheese or 1 cup.
4. After the soup simmered for 6-8 minutes and your vegetables are soft, stir in the half-and-half/flour mixture and blend well for 1-2 minutes. Then add the cheese and again blend really well.
5. Serve with a nice warm roll and cozy on up!
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serving size: about 5 cups or more
Ingredients:
3 cups fat free, low sodium chicken broth
2 cups chopped broccoli
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 teas. pepper or seasoned pepper
1/4 teas. paprika
1/4 teas. nutmeg
1 cup fat free half-and-half
3 tbsp. flour
1 cup shredded cheese
Nutritional Facts: for 1 serving or 1.5 cups
Calories - 185
Calories from fat - 125
Sodium - 763 mg 32%