SOUPS: CHEDDAR BROCCOLI(click here to print)

CHEDDAR BROCCOLI SOUP

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tablespoons butter

• low carb thickener(xanthan gum 1/2 tsp)

• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth 1-1/2 cups whipping cream

• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli

• 1 teaspoon ground mustard

• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup equals 252 calories, 16 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 52 mg cholesterol, 750 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 13 g protein.

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in broth; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
2. Stir in the milk, broccoli, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and nutmeg. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until heated through. Stir in cheese until melted. Yield: 4 servings.

Recipe taken from www.tasteofhome.com